pilferage

[ pil-fer-ij ]

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noun

the act or practice of pilfering; petty theft.
something that is pilfered.

Origin of pilferage

First recorded in 1620–30; pilfer + -age

Words Nearby pilferage

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How to use pilferage in a sentence

The imperfect protection of a tarpaulin was, and is, a great temptation to pilferage.
Rides on Railways | Samuel Sidney
The damage and losses by pilferage of certain descriptions of goods are enormous.
Rides on Railways | Samuel Sidney

British Dictionary definitions for pilferage

pilferage

/ (ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ) /

noun

the act or practice of stealing small quantities or articles
the amount so stolen

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