Robbery
/ˈrɒb.əri/noun
The act of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force.
Did you know?The word 'robbery' stems from a Latin term that originally meant 'to seize,' connecting it to ancient practices of taking what one desired by any means necessary.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
rapere
“to seize, carry off, or abduct.”
Old French
Old French
rober
“to rob, or to seize.”
Middle English
Middle English
robberie
“the act of robbery; theft.”
Modern English
English
robbery
“the act of taking property unlawfully by force or intimidation.”