Housebreaking refers to committing a crime, specifically theft, involving illegal entry. The detective investigated the housebreaking incident down the street.
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Negative Connotation
The term carries a negative connotation and implies criminal activity. The neighborhood was on high alert after several housebreaking reports.
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Legal Usage
Often used in legal and police reports to describe the crime. The suspect was apprehended for multiple housebreakings in the area.