Breaking And Entering (Noun)
Meaning
Trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The suspect was charged with breaking and entering after being caught inside the victim's house with a crowbar and a backpack full of stolen goods.
- Breaking and entering is a felony offense in many jurisdictions and carries severe penalties, including imprisonment.
- The police officer testified in court that she had witnessed the defendant committing breaking and entering by forcing open a window at the rear of the store.
- After reviewing the security footage, the authorities concluded that the crime was not a random act of vandalism, but rather a deliberate breaking and entering with the intention to steal.
- The homeowner was awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of breaking and entering and immediately called the police to report the incident.