Meaning of dacoity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/dəˈkɔɪti/

Definitions

Violent robbery carried out by a dacoit or a gang of dacoits.

India, Myanmar, Pakistan, countable, uncountable

“'He came here open-minded to commit a dacoity. Yes, to cut, rob, kill, and carry off what he desired.'”

“[…] he had a most interesting anecdote to tell her […] about a dacoity that had happened in Sagaing in 1913.”

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.