Meaning of the word thievery in English

What does thievery mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

thievery

US /ˈθiː.vɚ.i/
UK /ˈθiː.vɚ.i/

Noun

1.

the crime of stealing things:

Example:
His life of crime started with petty thievery and ended with crack cocaine dealing.
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