robbery
(noun) larceny by threat of violence
looting, robbery
(noun) plundering during riots or in wartime
Source: WordNet® 3.1
robbery (countable and uncountable, plural robberies)
The act or practice of robbing.
(legal) The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.
(attempt of taking the property of another by threat): larceny
taking or attempt of taking the property of another by force or threat
• piracy, armed robbery, aggravated robbery, highway robbery, mugging, carjacking, extortion, stick-up (slang), blagging (slang), steaming (slang)
Source: Wiktionary
Rob"ber*y, n.; pl. Robberies. Etym: [OF. roberie.]
1. The act or practice of robbing; theft. Thieves for their robbery have authority When judges steal themselves. Shak.
2. (Law)
Definition: The crime of robbing. See Rob, v. t., 2.
Note: Robbery, in a strict sense, differs from theft, as it is effected by force or intimidation, whereas theft is committed by stealth, or privately.
Syn.
– Theft; depredation; spoliation; despoliation; despoilment; plunder; pillage; rapine; larceny; freebooting; piracy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
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