Definition of looting

lootingnoun

cướp bóc

/ˈluːtɪŋ//ˈluːtɪŋ/

The word "looting" originates from the Old French word "lot," meaning "portion" or "share." Over time, "lot" evolved into "loot" to refer to goods taken by force. This was further influenced by the Old Norse word "hlot," meaning "lot," which was also used to describe plunder. By the 16th century, "loot" was used to describe the act of stealing goods, particularly during wartime or by pirates. The verb "to loot" followed shortly after, solidifying the association with taking items by force.

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the crime of stealing things from shops or buildings after a riot, fire, etc.

tội ăn cắp đồ đạc từ các cửa hàng hoặc tòa nhà sau một cuộc bạo loạn, hỏa hoạn, v.v.

Example:
  • There was widespread looting in the capital and other cities.

    Tình trạng cướp bóc lan rộng ở thủ đô và các thành phố khác.

the crime of stealing money or property from a person or place

tội ăn cắp tiền hoặc tài sản từ một người hoặc địa điểm

Example:
  • the looting of public money

    cướp bóc tiền công

  • the looting of homes

    cướp bóc nhà cửa

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