the crime of entering a building illegally using force, especially in order to steal things. This term is current in the US but no longer used in the UK.
Synonyms and related words
Crimes involving theft and trespass
break-in
breaking and entering
burglary
breaking and entering
noun uncountable legal
US /ˌbreɪkɪŋ ənd ˈentərɪŋ/
DEFINITIONS1
1
the crime of entering a building illegally using force, especially in order to steal things