break and enter
"Break and enter" is a legal term commonly associated with burglary, involving unauthorized entry into a property.
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Definition
B2Criminal Law
(legal, formal)Unauthorized entry into a building or property, often with the intent to commit a crime.
Example
- He was charged with break and enter after being caught inside the house.
- Break and enter incidents have increased in the neighborhood.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "break and enter":
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