effraction
noun
ef·frac·tion
eˈfrakshən,
ə̇ˈ-
plural -s
: the action of making forcible entry
criminal effraction of a house
effraction into a store
Word History
Etymology
French, modification (influenced by French -ion) of Late Latin effractura, from Latin effractus (past participle of effringere to break open, from ex- + -fringere, from frangere to break) + -ura -ure