01 n. The act or practice of robbing; theft.
pl.
Robberies ((#))
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1.
The act or practice of robbing; theft.“Thieves for their robbery have authority When judges steal themselves.” — Shak.
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Syn.
Theft; depredation; spoliation; despoliation; despoilment; plunder; pillage; rapine; larceny; freebooting; piracy.