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Rapina

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Robbery.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I.

In old English law. Open and violent larceny from the person; robbery.

In the civil law. The violent taking from the person of another, of money or goods for the sake of gain; robbery from the person.