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Pronunciation : Rob"ber*y
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [OF. roberie.]
Definition : 1. The act or practice of robbing; theft. Thieves for their robbery have authority When judges steal themselves. Shak.

2. (Law)

Defn: 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.

pl. Robberies.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913