breaking and entering
breaking and entering
nounDefinition of BREAKING AND ENTERING
: the act of forcing or otherwise gaining unlawful passage into and entering another's building
See Examples of BREAKING AND ENTERING
- The thief was arrested and charged with breaking and entering.
First Known Use of BREAKING AND ENTERING
1778
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