vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvan-də-ˌli-zəm 
: willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property
Examples of vandalism in a Sentence
acts of theft and vandalism
He was arrested for vandalism.
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There are no additional reports of vandalism at the ten OVO locations throughout North America.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024
Their Republican counterparts, Reps. John Duarte and David Valadao, have both said peaceful protests are protected under the Constitution but denounced any violence and vandalism.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024
Their Republican counterparts, Reps. John Duarte and David Valadao, have both said peaceful protests are protected under the Constitution but denounced any violence and vandalism.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vandalism. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvan-dᵊl-ˌiz-əm
: intentional destruction or damage to property
Legal Definition
vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvand-ᵊl-ˌi-zəm
: the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of property
insurance covering property damage from vandalism and malicious mischief
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