What does robbery refer to?

Robbery specifically involves taking someone else's property through the use of threat or force. This definition emphasizes the element of intimidation or physical coercion, distinguishing robbery from other forms of theft. In a robbery, the victim is often present and can be directly threatened, which makes it a more serious crime compared to theft that occurs without confrontation.

The other options describe different scenarios: taking possessions at night suggests burglary, which occurs without direct confrontation and focuses on unlawful entry into a building. Stealing items without confrontation aligns more closely with theft, which does not involve the threat of violence or force against a person. Burglary refers specifically to unlawfully entering a structure with the intent to commit a crime, often theft, but it does not inherently include the direct confrontation or threat element that defines robbery. This is why the first choice accurately encapsulates the definition of robbery.