the act, the practice, or an instance of robbing.

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.

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break-in , burglary , caper , embezzlement , felony , heist * , hit , holdup * , job , larceny , looting , mortal sin , mugging , purse-snatching , stickup * , theft , thievery , unlawful act , wrongdoingnotes:burglary can take place when the victim is not there and is the theft of property without the owner being aware of the crime; in robbery , the victim is present and is confronted , holdup , brigandage , buccaneering , depredation , despoliation , heist , loot , peculation , piracy , plundering , sack