housebreaking

/ ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ /

noun

1. criminal law the act of entering a building as a trespasser for an unlawful purpose. Assimilated with burglary, 1968

Derived Forms

• ˈhouseˌbreaker, noun

Example Sentences

Produced on June 21, 2020, eight days after Mr. David’s arrest, the report said there was information indicating that he was involved in “a housebreaking and theft” at a farm belonging to Mr. Ramaphosa.

From New York Times

“It helps with housebreaking, although the person who found her said she seemed housebroken.”

From Literature

Oink, the piglet, makes an indelible mark in not always welcome ways — housebreaking is an issue — and Babs, his owner, has her hands full, especially with a visiting grandfather obsessed with a sausage-making contest.

From New York Times

If Mr. Mafe is found mentally fit to stand trial, he will face charges that include terrorism, illegal possession of explosives, arson, theft and housebreaking.

From New York Times

Mafe was already charged with housebreaking with intent to steal, theft, two counts of arson and possession of an explosive device when he appeared in court for the first time last week.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• break in
• crime
• heist
• larceny
• robbery
• theft