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[[File:The-prussians-loot-the-louvre-after-the-fall-of-napoleon-foreshadowing-G39XAY.jpg|thumb|Prussians looting the Lourve after the downfall of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]].]] | [[File:The-prussians-loot-the-louvre-after-the-fall-of-napoleon-foreshadowing-G39XAY.jpg|thumb|Prussians looting the Lourve after the downfall of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]].]] | ||
'''Looting''' is a term used for stealing and [[Vandalism|vandalizing]] property through force. Most of the time, looters are not caught for their actions. There have been notable cases of looting throughout history. It can also be known as '''pillaging''' or '''plundering'''. | '''Looting''' is a term used for stealing and [[Vandalism|vandalizing]] property through force. Most of the time, looters are not caught for their actions. There have been many notable cases of looting throughout history. | ||
It can also be known as '''pillaging''' or '''plundering'''. | |||
In armed conflict, looting is prohibited by international law, and constitutes a [[war crime]]. | In armed conflict, looting is prohibited by international law, and constitutes a [[war crime]]. | ||