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effraction
noun
ef·frac·tion
\eˈfrakshən, ə̇ˈ-\
Definition of effraction
-s
: the action of making forcible entry criminal effraction of a house effraction into a store
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Origin and Etymology of effraction
French, modification (influenced by French -ion) of Late Latin effractura, from Latin effractus (past participle of effringere to break open, from ex- + -fringere, from frangere to break) + -ura -ure
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