1. the quality or state of being predatory; living by preying on other organisms
Usage: formal; biological
2. the practice of plundering or exploiting others
Usage: formal

Examples

• The predacity of wolves helps maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
• Marine biologists study the predacity patterns of sharks in different ocean zones.
• The company’s predacity in acquiring smaller businesses raised antitrust concerns.
• His predacity for wealth led him to exploit his workers.
• The predacity of certain insects makes them effective biological pest control agents.
• Critics accused the corporation of predacity in its pricing strategies.