breaking and entering
"Breaking and entering" is a legal term often used in criminal law to describe unauthorized entry into a property, typically involving force.
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Definition
B2Legal
(technical)Illegally entering a building or property by using force, usually with the intention of committing a crime.
Example
- The suspect was charged with breaking and entering after he was caught inside the store.
B2Law Enforcement
(technical)Unauthorized entry into a structure, often involving physical force, with the purpose of committing an offense.
Example
- The police report stated that there was clear evidence of breaking and entering at the scene.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "breaking and entering":
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