From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthieverythiev‧e‧ry /ˈθiːvəri/ noun [uncountable] formalSTEAL thieving
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thievery• There is no evidence that the rifling and thievery of the files ever occurred.• The second time he did so, he was caught by the sorceress, who threatened to punish him for his thievery.• Casual cattle stealers ran more risk than those involved in organized thievery. 