Definitions for robbery

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robbery rob·ber·y

Spelling: [rob-uh-ree]

IPA: /ˈrɒb ə ri/

Robbery is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 67 anagrams from letters in robbery (bbeorry).

Definitions for robbery

noun

1. the act, the practice, or an instance of robbing.
2. Law. the felonious taking of the property of another from his or her person or in his or her immediate presence, against his or her will, by violence or intimidation.

Origin of robbery

1150-1200; Middle English robberie Old French. See rob, -ery

Examples for robbery

robbery, undoubtedly, was the motive for the commission of the crime.

robbery is always possible, although unlikely, with one exception.

robbery and public plunder were rampant in the State capital.

robbery was the only mechanical art which was worth pursuing, and the only exercises followed were assault and battery.

robbery through official requisition became so common that the people had to be warned against honoring any requisitions.

robbery is an art, and it is the crude thief that gets into trouble.

robbery and war were the chief sources of recruiting the ranks of the slaves.

robbery is a capital offence because the poor alone are tempted to it.

robbery in Morocco is almost sanctioned by Providence; it is made so simple.

robbery was punished according to the rank of the party plundered.