banditry
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/ˈbændɪtri/
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/ˈbændɪtri/
The act of committing crimes such as robbery and violence, typically by a group of people.
The region was plagued by banditry, with travelers often falling victim to highway robbers.
该地区受到土匪活动的侵扰,旅行者经常成为公路抢劫者的受害者。