breaking and entering
noun
Definition of breaking and entering
: the act of forcing or otherwise gaining unlawful passage into and entering another's building
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Examples of breaking and entering in a Sentence
The thief was arrested and charged with breaking and entering.
1598
First Known Use of breaking and entering
1598
BREAKING AND ENTERING Defined for English Language Learners
breaking and entering
noun
Definition of breaking and entering for English Language Learners
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law : the crime of illegally entering a house, building, etc., especially by using force
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breaking and entering
noun
Legal Definition of breaking and entering
: the act of gaining passage into and entering another's property (as a building or vehicle) without privilege or by force; also : the crime of breaking and entering — see also burglary
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