Banditry (Noun)
Meaning
The practice of plundering in gangs.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The town was plagued by banditry, with gangs of marauders attacking merchant caravans and stealing valuable goods.
- Historians have attributed the rise of banditry in the province to the long years of poverty and unemployment that had created a culture of desperation.
- Travelers on the highway were frequently prey to banditry, as groups of armed men lay in wait to rob and intimidate anyone who crossed their path.
- As the economy continued to decline, banditry became an increasingly attractive option for young men without jobs or prospects.
- Eradicating banditry was one of the new governor's top priorities, as it had become a major obstacle to economic development and tourism in the region.