n. [ Prob. an Anglo-Indian form of Hindi bāp re O thou father! (a very disrespectful address). ] A squabble; a tumult; a commotion; a noisy disturbance;
n.;
Thieves for their robbery have authority
When judges steal themselves. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Robbery, in a strict sense, differs from theft, as it is effected by force or intimidation, whereas theft is committed by stealth, or privately. [ 1913 Webster ]