housebreaking
noun
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noun
Etymology: From house + breaking.
- The act of breaking into another person's house with unlawful intent.
“Near-synonym: breaking and entering”
“The accused was charged with housebreaking and theft.”
verb
Etymology: From house + breaking.
- present participle and gerund of housebreak