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depredation

Depredation (noun) means an act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder.

noun
1
An act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder.
2
A raid or predatory attack.
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Etymology

From Middle French déprédation, from Latin depraedatio.

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What is the meaning of depredation?

"depredation" (noun) means an act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder.

What are the different meanings of depredation?

"depredation" has 2 main meanings: 1. An act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder; 2. A raid or predatory attack.

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