HyperDic: breaking_and_entering

English > 1 sense of the expression breaking and entering:
NOUNactbreaking and entering, housebreaking, break-intrespassing for an unlawful / unlawful purpose
English > breaking and entering: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaningtrespassing for an unlawful / unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent.
Synonymshousebreaking, break-in
Narrowerhome invasionburglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home
BroaderburglaryEntering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
Spanishallanamiento de morada
Catalanviolació de domicili

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