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Housebreaking

Housebreaking Meaning & Definition
Housebreaking Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Housebreaking?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Housebreaking: break-in | breaking and entering

Related Terms | Find terms related to Housebreaking:

See Also | burglary

Housebreaking In Webster's Dictionary

\House"break`ing\, n. The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night. See {Burglary}, and {To break a house}, under {Break}.

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