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siphonage

/sɪˈfɒnɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does siphonage mean?

noun

The act of drawing off or removing a liquid from a container by suction, or the amount of liquid so removed. Also, the act of secretly or fraudulently obtaining money or resources from someone.

Example

"The thief used siphonage to drain the bank account of the elderly woman."

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