- 1. n. The act or practice of robbing; theft. Source: opted
- 2. n. The crime of robbing. See Rob, v. t., 2. Source: opted
- 3. n. larceny by threat of violence Source: wordnet
- 4. n. plundering during riots or in wartime Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. The act or practice of robbing; theft. Thieves for their robbery have authority When judges steal themselves. Shak. 2. (Law) 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
- 6. n:100 n. larceny by threat of violence Source: ecdict
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