: the act or practice or an instance of stealing : theft.

Is there such a word as thievery?

noun, plural thiev·er·ies. the act or practice of thieving; theft. something taken by theft.

What is a thieving definition?

Thieving is used to describe a person who is thought to be prone to being a thief, especially as part of a pattern of behavior. The verb thieve means to steal or commit theft. The word thievish can be used to mean the same thing as thieving. The related noun thievery refers to the practice of stealing.