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looting

noun
1
The act of stealing goods during a riot, war, or disaster, when there is little or no law enforcement.
"Widespread looting broke out after the power went down for days."

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In plain EnglishMass theft that happens during chaos, when normal order has broken down.

Common pairings
looting and rioting widespread looting

Word Forms

lootings plural

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