robbery

//ˈrɒbəri//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Noun

robberySingular
robberiesPlural
1

The crime of taking property from a person or place by force or threat of force

The bank robbery was carried out by three armed men.

2

An instance of stealing or taking something unlawfully

The robbery at the jewelry store was reported to the police immediately.