WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
high′way rob′bery, 
    1. robbery committed on a highway against travelers, as by a highwayman.
    2. Informal Termsa price or fee that is unreasonably high;
      exorbitant charge.
    • 1770–80
    high′way rob′ber. 

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