burglary

bur-gla-ry · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The criminal act of illegally entering a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.

  2. 2.

    An instance of such a crime.

Forms

plural: burglaries

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    attempted burglary — An unsuccessful attempt to commit burglary.
  • •
    aggravated burglary — Burglary involving violence or weapons.

Related words

See also: burglar, crime, robbery, theft
Synonyms: break in, housebreaking, robbery, theft

Etymology

From Anglo-Latin "burglaria," from "burgare" (to commit burglary), related to "burglar."