freeboots
/ˈfriˌbuts/
verb
- Third person singular present of freeboot: to plunder or take goods illegally, especially as a pirate or adventurer.
- The pirate freeboots along the coast, stealing from any ship he sees.
- In the story, the villain freeboots from villages and hides the treasure.
- The game character freeboots whenever he finds a weak merchant vessel.
- To act outside the rules to gain profit or advantage, especially in business or politics.
- He freeboots his way through the industry, ignoring all ethical standards.
- The unscrupulous CEO freeboots from smaller companies by buying them cheaply.
- The lobbyist freeboots by using insider information for personal gain.