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.
☞ 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.