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depredation

dep·re·da·tion [ dèpprə dáysh'n ] (plural dep·re·da·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
plundering attack: an attack involving plunder and pillage

[15th century. Via French< late Latin depraedation-< past participle of Latin depraedari, literally "plunder thoroughly" < praedari (see predatory)]
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