law
: the crime of illegally entering a house, building, etc., especially by using force
The thief was arrested and charged with breaking and entering.
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“Breaking and entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/breaking%20and%20entering. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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