Definitions

1. noun

the act of robbing or plundering, especially by a gang or band of people

“The rise in banditry has made traveling through the area extremely hazardous.”

2. noun

a form of guerrilla warfare or insurgency, especially in rural or mountainous areas

“The rebels engaged in banditry to disrupt the government’s supply lines and gain control of the territory.”

3. noun

a form of lawlessness or disorderly conduct, especially in a rural or frontier area

“The banditry in the wild west was a major challenge for the sheriff to address.”