Violently — Law Dictionary

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In Pleading. This word was formerly supposed to be necessary in an indictment, in order to charge a robbery from the person; but it has been holden unnecessary; 1 Chitty, Crim. Law *244. The words “feloniously and against the will,” usually introduced in such indictments, seem to be sufficient. It is usual, also, to aver a putting in fear; though this does not seem to be requisite.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

By the use of force; forcibly ; with violence. The term is used in indictments for certain offenses. State v. Blake, 39 Me. 324; State v. Wllliams, 32 La. Ann. 337, 36 Am. Rep. 272; Craig v. State, 157 Ind. 574, 62 N. E. 5.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

pleadings This word was formerly supposed to be necessary in an indictment, in order to charge a robbery from the person, but it has been holden unnecessary. 2 East’s P. C. 784; 1 Chit. Cr. Law, *244. The words “ feloniously and against the will,” usually introduced in such indictments, seem to be sufhicient. If is usual also to avera putting in fear, though this does not seem to be requisite. Ib.