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withdrawal

nounmasculine/ˈsakɨ/high

sa·que

Definitions

1The action of taking money out of an account.
I made a withdrawal at the ATM.
The withdrawal of funds was processed quickly.
Common collocations
cash withdrawalbank withdrawalwithdrawal limitwithdrawal slip
2The action of stealing goods, typically during a war or riot.
The city endured widespread looting during the conflict.
The museum was a target for looting.
Common collocations
widespread lootinglooting spreeprevent lootinglooted goods

Etymology

Do francês 'sac', por sua vez do latim 'saccus' (saco).

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