pilferage

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the act of stealing small amounts or small articles

Word Origin

pilferage (n.)
1620s, from pilfer + -age.

Example

1. The driver accompanies the vehicle throughout the whole transit , therefore the risk of damage and pilferage is reduced .
2. Although issues of pilferage and leaky implementation have long plagued the system , there has been a resolve to ensure that the subsidy reaches the intended beneficiary .
3. Maybe so , but I 'm afraid that in case of damage or pilferage , the insurance company will refuse compensation on the ground of improper packing , or packing unsuitable for sea voyage .

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