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   Robbery , n.; pl. Robberies . [OF. roberie.]
   The act or practice of robbing; theft.
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   Thieves for their robbery have authority
   When judges steal themselves.
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   (Law) The crime of robbing. See Rob, v. t., 2.
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   ☞ Robbery, in a strict sense, differs from theft, as it is effected by force or intimidation, whereas theft is committed by stealth, or privately.
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   Syn. -- Theft; depredation; spoliation; despoliation; despoilment; plunder; pillage; rapine; larceny; freebooting; piracy.
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