depredation
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rɪˈdeɪ noun
the act of preying upon or plundering; robbery; ravage.
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| —n | |
| the act or an instance of plundering; robbery; pillage | |
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Depredation
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| Not customary or usual; rare; unaccustomed or unused |
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Word Origin & History
depredation
late 15c., from L.L. deprædationem (nom. deprædatio), from L. deprædari "to pillage," from de- "thoroughly" + prædari "to plunder," lit. "to make prey of," from præda "prey."
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Example sentences
Depredation permits are available for controlling destructive coyotes year round.
As the population continues to increase, slight increases in depredation are likely to occur.
For the purpose of depredation management, game farm deer are considered livestock.
Caution areas added following wolf depredation on hunting dogs.
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