Holdup vs. Robbery

Holdup vs. Robbery — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Holdup and Robbery

Holdupnoun

robbery at gunpoint

Robberynoun

The act or practice of robbing.

Holdupnoun

the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

Robberynoun

(legal) The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.

Robberynoun

larceny by threat of violence

Robberynoun

plundering during riots or in wartime

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