Pilferage
/ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of stealing small amounts or items, typically of low value, often in a surreptitious manner.
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage of office supplies.
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Commentary
Pilferage specifically denotes petty theft and is often referenced in contexts distinguishing minor from major theft offenses.
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