breaking and entering

breaking and entering

n. Abbr. B & E The entering of another's premises without authorization, especially after the use of illegal means such as forcing a lock.

breaking and entering

n (Law) (formerly) the gaining of unauthorized access to a building with intent to commit a crime or, having committed the crime, the breaking out of the building

break′ing and en′tering

n. forcible entry into the home or office of another. [1790–1800]

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Noun

1.breaking and entering - trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intentbreak-in, housebreakingburglary - entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable propertyhome invasion - burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home