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aggravated robbery see robbery
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
aggravated robbery
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armed robbery — An aggravated form of robbery in which the defendant is armed with a dangerous weapon, though it is not necessary to prove that he used the weapon to effectuate the robbery. The taking of property from person or presence of another by use of… … Black's law dictionary
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