26984 words

burglary

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things
2
the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things:

Examples:

[ C ] He committed more than a dozen burglaries in the last year.
3
the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things:

Examples:

The maximum jail sentence for aggravated burglary is 14 years.
Insurers are getting tougher on customers who make claims after burglaries.

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