Housebreaking
/ˈhaʊsbreɪkɪŋ/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Housebreaking refers to committing a crime, specifically theft, involving illegal entry.
The detective investigated the housebreaking incident down the street.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The term carries a negative connotation and implies criminal activity.
The neighborhood was on high alert after several housebreaking reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Usage
Often used in legal and police reports to describe the crime.
The suspect was apprehended for multiple housebreakings in the area.
Compare with
BurglaryLarcenyRobberyTheftTrespass
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