robbery
Meaning
Robbery is the act of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "robbery" with "theft," as robbery involves force or intimidation, while theft does not.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
armed robbery
bank robbery
robbery charge
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