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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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