Meaning & Definition of word "Burglary"

Burglary

/ˈbɜːrɡləri/

1. The act of breaking and entering into a building with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft.
- Example: He was charged with burglary after police caught him entering the house at midnight.
2. The crime of unlawfully entering a structure with the intent to commit a crime within.
- Example: The rise in burglary rates in the city has prompted local authorities to enhance security measures.
3. An incident or occurrence of burglary.
- Example: We installed a new alarm system after the burglary at our neighbor's home.
4. The legal term used in criminal law to describe the offense of entering a property without permission.
- Example: The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of burglary, claiming he had permission to be there.

From Middle English 'burglarie', from 'burglar' + '-y', influenced by the Old French 'burglare'.

home invasion:

A burglary committed when someone is at home, often involving violence.

break-in:

The act of illegally entering a building with intent to commit a crime.

safe-cracking:

The act of opening a safe without authorization, often associated with robbery.

petty theft:

The crime of theft considered minor in nature, often involving small amounts of money or items.

burglar:

A person who commits burglary.

theft:

The act of stealing; the unlawful taking of someone else's property.

larceny:

The unlawful taking of personal property with the intent to deprive the owner of it.

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Example Sentence: He got caught trying to boost some electronics from a store.