vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvan-də-ˌli-zəm 
: willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property
Examples of vandalism in a Sentence
acts of theft and vandalism
He was arrested for vandalism.
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Damage, destruction, vandalism or theft of any property.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
In 2022, an Associated Press survey of almost all U.S. states found no evidence of drop box vandalism, theft or fraud that could have affected the 2020 election results.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a record 477% increase in campus anti-Israel incidents involving vandalism, harassment and assault throughout the 2023-24 school year.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
Today, 0ver thirteen thousand miles of the wall suffer from natural erosion, vandalism, crowds and unchecked development.
—Lea Lane, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
In 2022, an Associated Press survey of almost all U.S. states found no evidence of drop box vandalism, theft or fraud that could have affected the 2020 election results.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a record 477% increase in campus anti-Israel incidents involving vandalism, harassment and assault throughout the 2023-24 school year.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
Today, 0ver thirteen thousand miles of the wall suffer from natural erosion, vandalism, crowds and unchecked development.
—Lea Lane, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vandalism. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvan-dᵊl-ˌiz-əm
: intentional destruction or damage to property
Legal Definition
vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvand-ᵊl-ˌi-zəm
: the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of property
insurance covering property damage from vandalism and malicious mischief
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