It goes back in time for as long as there have been objectives that needs to be protected against elements such as unsophisticated to more sophisticated or organized criminal acts, theft and pilferage, sabotage and vandalism, espionage and violence.
In recent months we've seen an enormous fuss surrounding the high-profile cases of Fareed Zakaria (who was forgiven for his pilferage) and Jonah Lehrer (who wasn't), as well as a spate of lesser-known malefactors.
The policies generally exclude losses resulting from pilferage, strike, riot, civil commotion, war, delay of shipments, loss of markets, illegal trade, or leakage and breakage.
He said he filed a complaint to protect Rhode Island's rights in the vessel and to protect the vessel itself from pilferage or disturbance.
Regardless of the multidimensions of pilferage at Connecticut's classy inns, the relevant aspect is that the taking of silverware, glasses, mugs, towels, rugs, paintings, platters, and even toilet paper is, without double-speak, theft.
You also avoid waiting to check in or at the luggage carousel, and there's less chance of pilferage.
Lt. Col. Mark Wright, a Pentagon spokesman, told GlobalPost, "There has been a fairly constant amount of pilferage or losses" as trucks operated by civilian contractors have been attacked or looted along the supply routes from Karachi to the Khyber Pass.
Mr. Stempler said it was too early for official airline data to be available to indicate the extent of possible increases in pilferage, either by wayward T.S.A. employees or by airline baggage handlers aware that bags are being routinely opened and can be quickly resealed with those "available in any hardware store" plastic ties.
There is no such thing as pilferage here.
His brothers and a brother-in-law gradually took over key functions such as purchasing and ensuring tight controls, crucial in a business vulnerable to pilferage and other schemes.
