anti-theft

adjective

an·​ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-theft (audio)
variants or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology

Examples of anti-theft in a Sentence

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The effort included $40.2 million for dedicated retail theft teams for New York State Police and local law enforcement as well as $5 million in tax credits for businesses to install security cameras and for other anti-theft expenses. Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024 The back of the bag is also fitted with an anti-theft pocket that’s the ideal place to store your phone and passport for safekeeping while traveling through busy areas. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024 More:How effective is the Hyundai, Kia anti-theft software? Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024 The two issues are inextricably linked, as Newsom and his legislative allies have recently passed a package of anti-theft bills to undercut the purpose of Proposition 36, perhaps the most prominent statewide voter initiative on the Nov. 5 ballot. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anti-theft 

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-theft was in 1906

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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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