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Dacoity

usgb/dəˈkɔɪti/Volume
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Cultural Origin

Understand that 'dacoity' references a specific type of crime prevalent in certain South Asian countries.

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The history of the Chambal valley is marked by notorious dacoity.
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Severity

'Dacoity' implies a severe crime, with violence and group participation as key elements.

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The police are being trained to combat dacoity more efficiently.
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Use in News

The word is often used in South Asian news reports to describe major robbery events.

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Local news reported a dacoity at the market, terrifying nearby residents.
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