pilferage

noun

pil·​fer·​age -f(ə)rij 

plural -s

1

a

: the act of pilfering

b

: something that is pilfered

2

insurance law : the theft of insured property by one not in possession

Word History

Etymology

pilfer entry 2 + -age

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