Hold-up

The taking of money or property from another by putting the victim in fear of personal violence. The case of a man with a gun threatening the life of an individual if he does not surrender his cash is a typical hold-up, however, a knife or some other instrument which might threaten an individual would still leave the act as a hold-up. In fact, it is quite possible that no instrument at all may be used and if the victim is afraid that the man either has something concealed or may use his fists or anything else to cause him concern for his physical welfare, the act is still considered a hold-up.