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robberies |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Robbery \Rob"ber*y\, n.; pl {Robberies}. [OF. roberie.] 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.
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