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breaking and entering

DEFINITIONS OF: breaking and entering

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n trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

Synonyms:
break-in, housebreaking
Types:
home invasion
burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home
Type of:
burglary
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
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