antitheft

British

/ ˌæntɪˈθɛft /

adjective

(of a device, campaign, system, etc) designed to prevent theft

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Police officials said Kia and Hyundai owners should consider utilizing a steering wheel locking device or antitheft system to deter such auto thefts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2022

Items sold by the dealership are often things such as tinted windows, fabric protection or an antitheft device.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2021

Police have said that this type of antitheft technology could discourage criminals from stealing smartphones.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2014

Apple's antitheft solution has affected both, Gurry says.

From The Verge • Jun. 13, 2014

But last month, Gascón said emails between a Samsung executive and a software developer indicated that the carriers were unwilling to allow Samsung to load the antitheft software on its phones, the NY Times said.

From Reuters • Dec. 11, 2013

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