Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

daylight-robbery

noun

/ˈdeɪ.laɪt ˈrɒb.əri/

Definition

A situation where someone is robbed in broad daylight, often referred to as an act that seems audacious or shameless.

Examples

The sudden increase in taxes felt like daylight robbery to many citizens.
When the store charged $5 for a bottle of water, it was deemed outright daylight robbery by the customers.

Meaning

The term is commonly used to describe an act of theft or fraud that occurs openly or without any attempt to conceal it, suggesting that it is audacious or outrageous.