thievery /ˈθiːv.(ə)ɹ.i/ noun2 •The act of theft, the act of stealing.This instance of thievery will not be overlooked. •(no longer used) That which is stolen.Injurious Time now, with a robber's haste, / Crams his rich thievery up, he knows not how — 1602 formsthieveries