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Acts Of Robbery Cause Delays Crossword Clue

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noun

• robbery at gunpoint

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

31%10 Slow workers cause delays
noun

• any agent that retards or delays or hinders

29%6Acts that violate acts
noun

• (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

• an evil act not necessarily punishable by law

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