noun
- robbery by an armed gang
Usage: chiefly Indian English; historical
Examples
- The village was terrorized by frequent dacoity in the region.
- Police increased patrols to prevent dacoity along the highway.
- The gang was arrested for dacoity and other violent crimes.
- Historical records show that dacoity was common in certain areas during colonial times.
- The authorities launched a campaign to eliminate dacoity from the district.