breaking and entering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The crime of gaining unauthorized entry into another's property, usually by breaking part of a building (a lock, door, window, etc.)
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of break and enter

Word forms

breaking and entering
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