Meaning & use
littering
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Leaving rubbish or trash scattered in an open or public place instead of disposing of it properly.
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The city increased fines for littering in the park.
Volunteers picked up bottles and wrappers left by people littering along the trail.
A note on using this word
Refers specifically to careless disposal of trash in public spaces, and is treated as a legal offense in many places.
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dumping
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