Robbery

Definition - Noun
[Anglo-French robberie roberie, from Old French, from rober to take something away from a person by force]
: the unlawful taking away of personal property from a person by violence or by threat of violence that causes fear
: larceny from the person or immediate presence of another by violence or threat of violence and with intent to steal



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collateral negligence

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