depredation

The force thus put together was, however, calculated only for depredation, and never became equal to any essential service.

The manner in which the burglary was effected leaves little doubt that the depredation was committed by the same gang of thieves.

Luther proposes remedies for all these evils, and energetically arouses the German nobility to put an end to Roman depredation.

Were gentlemen willing to submit to this: to raise the embargo, and subject our trade to this depredation?

Are they prepared to say the embargo shall be raised, while our commerce is subjected to this kind of depredation?