...a huge increase in housebreaking and car theft.
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housebreaking — house·break·ing / hau̇s ˌbrā kiŋ/ n: the act of breaking into and entering the dwelling house of another for the purpose of committing a felony house·break·er n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
Housebreaking — House break ing, n. The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night. See {Burglary}, and {To break a house}, under {Break}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
housebreaking — [hous′brāk΄iŋ] n. the act of breaking and entering into another s house to commit theft or some other felony: it is itself a felony housebreaker n. * * * house·break·ing (housʹbrā kĭng) n. The act of unlawfully breaking into and entering another… … Universalium
housebreaking — ► NOUN ▪ the action of breaking into a building, especially in daytime, to commit a crime. DERIVATIVES housebreaker noun … English terms dictionary
housebreaking — [hous′brāk΄iŋ] n. the act of breaking and entering into another s house to commit theft or some other felony: it is itself a felony housebreaker n … English World dictionary
Housebreaking — This article is about animal training; for the crime of housebreaking, see burglary.Housebreaking is the process of training a domesticated animal that lives with its human owners in a house to eliminate (urinate and defecate) outdoors, or in a… … Wikipedia
housebreaking — 1. noun The act of breaking into another persons house with unlawful intent. The accused was charged with housebreaking and theft. 2. verb (animal training) See Also: housebreaker … Wiktionary
housebreaking — Burglary. Breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to commit any felony therein. See burglary. Under some statutes housebreaking may consist in breaking out of a house after access had been gained without breaking … Black's law dictionary
housebreaking — Burglary. Breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to commit any felony therein. See burglary. Under some statutes housebreaking may consist in breaking out of a house after access had been gained without breaking … Black's law dictionary
housebreaking — noun Date: 1617 an act of breaking open and entering the dwelling house of another with a felonious purpose • housebreaker noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
