Definition

Noun: - Robbery at gunpoint: A crime in which property is taken from a person or place through the use or threat of a weapon, typically a firearm. The presence of the weapon distinguishes this crime from other forms of theft or robbery by introducing a direct threat of violence.

Usage

This term is used to describe a specific, serious criminal act. It is a formal legal and journalistic term. - It functions as a countable noun. - It is often modified by adjectives like "brutal," "daring," or "attempted." - It is commonly used in news reports, police statements, and legal contexts.

Examples

• The convenience store was the scene of an armed robbery last night.
• He was sentenced to ten years in prison for armed robbery.
• Police are searching for two suspects connected to the armed robbery at the downtown bank.

Advanced Usage

• "Armed robbery with a deadly weapon": A more specific legal charge that specifies the type of weapon used.
• "Armed robbery and assault": Often used when the crime involves both the theft and a physical attack on the victim.

Variants and Related Words

• Robbery (n.): The general crime of taking property from a person through force or threat of force. "Armed robbery" is a specific type of robbery.
• Holdup (n.): An informal synonym for a robbery, especially one at gunpoint. (e.g., ).
• Stickup (n.): A very informal term for an armed robbery. (e.g., ).
• Mugging (n.): A robbery typically involving a threat or assault on a person in a public place; it may or may not involve a weapon.

Synonyms

• Holdup: (Informal) A robbery, especially at gunpoint.
• Heist: (Slang) A carefully planned robbery, often of a large amount of money or valuables; can be armed or unarmed.

Related Phrases

• To commit armed robbery: The verb phrase used to describe the criminal's action.
  • The gang was arrested for committing a series of armed robberies.
• Charged with armed robbery: The legal phrase for the accusation.
  • The suspect was charged with armed robbery and possession of an illegal firearm.

Noun

1. robbery at gunpoint