robbery
Definition
Unlawful taking away of goods or property by force or intimidation, with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of those items. Robbery, and assault with intent to rob, are commonly punishable with a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
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robbery is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
robbery appears in the definitions of the following terms: castle doctrine, particular risk, risk assumption, stolen property, contingency plan, felony, impunity and Willie Sutton rule
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