Vandalism
Vandalism is the action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.[1] The term includes property damage, such as graffiti and defacement directed towards any property without permission of the owner. The term finds its roots in the name of the Vandals, a barbaric tribe that sacked Rome in 455.[2]
Types of Vandalism[edit | edit source]
Vandalism can be classified into different types, including but not limited to:
- Defacement: This involves altering the original appearance of an object or surface, often through graffiti.[3]
- Destruction: This involves the complete or partial destruction of physical objects.
- Digital Vandalism: This involves damaging digital data or online content, such as cyber vandalism and website defacement.[4]
Legal Consequences[edit | edit source]
Vandalism is a criminal act and is punishable by law. The penalties for vandalism vary from country to country and can range from fines to imprisonment.[5]
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Vandalism". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ↑ "Vandals". History.com. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ↑ "Graffiti". National Geographic. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ↑ "Cyber Vandalism". Techopedia. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ↑ "Vandalism". Cornell Law School. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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