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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The order also reinstates an order Trump issued in his first term protecting monuments from vandalism.
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Joseph Lawler, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Feb. 2025
Another part of the order reinstates a 2020 order to protect monuments and federal offices from vandalism.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Due to the size of the crowd and the vandalism of Sures’ garage, additional units were requested by the initial officers on the scene.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
The Bureau of Land Management’s Price Field Office is investigating the vandalism incident at the Buckhorn Draw Pictograph Panel in the San Rafael Swell, the agency said on Facebook on Feb. 3.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2025
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Joseph Lawler, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Feb. 2025
Another part of the order reinstates a 2020 order to protect monuments and federal offices from vandalism.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Due to the size of the crowd and the vandalism of Sures’ garage, additional units were requested by the initial officers on the scene.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
The Bureau of Land Management’s Price Field Office is investigating the vandalism incident at the Buckhorn Draw Pictograph Panel in the San Rafael Swell, the agency said on Facebook on Feb. 3.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vandalism. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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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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