Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Robbery: Robbery is a type of crime where someone takes something that belongs to someone else by using force or threatening them. It is against the law and is considered very serious.
Robbery is a type of crime that involves taking someone's property without their permission and using force or threats to do so. This is against the law and can result in serious consequences for the person who commits the crime.
The examples illustrate the definition of robbery by showing how force or threats are used to take someone's property. In the first example, the person used a knife to intimidate the victim into giving up their wallet. This is a clear example of robbery. In the second example, although property was taken, there was no use of force or threats, so it is not considered robbery.