noun
- plural of dacoity; acts of armed robbery carried out by organized bands, especially in India and Myanmar
Usage: historical; regional
Examples
- The colonial records documented numerous dacoities in the region during the 19th century.
- Local authorities struggled to prevent dacoities along the trade routes.
- The dacoities increased during times of political instability.
- Villages formed watch groups to protect against dacoities.
- Historical accounts describe how dacoities disrupted commerce in rural areas.