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looting
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thumb|The plundering of the Frankfurter Judengasse, 22 August 1614
Looting refers to the forcible taking of goods or property from a place, typically during times of conflict, disaster, or civil unrest. It matters because it represents a serious violation of people's rights and property, often causing lasting harm to communities and individuals who lose their possessions.
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- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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- After disasters
- History
- <span id="War looting"></span><!-- [[War looting]] redirects here-->In armed conflict
- Prohibition under international law
- Modern conflicts
- Archaeological removals
- Looting of industry
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thumb|The plundering of the Frankfurter Judengasse, 22 August 1614
Looting is the act of stealing, or the taking of goods by force, typically in the midst of a military, political, or other social crisis, such as war, natural disasters (where law and civil enforcement are temporarily ineffective), or rioting. The proceeds of all these activities can be described as booty, loot, plunder, spoils, or pillage.
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