Noun	1.	highway robbery - an exorbitant price; "what they are asking for gas these days is highway robbery" price, terms, damage - the amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?"
	2.	highway robbery - robbery of travellers on or near a public road robbery - larceny by threat of violence

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