Definition of burglary Burglary
/bɚˈglɚi/ - [bergleree] - bur•gla•ry
We found 7 definitions of burglary from 5 different sources.
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What does burglary mean?
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NounPlural: burglaries |
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| burglary - entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property | ||
| felony a serious crime (such as murder or arson) | ||
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- burglary (Noun)
The crime of unlawfully break breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal. - burglary (Noun)
Under the common law , breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony. - burglary (Noun)
Under the Penal Model Penal Code , entering a building or occupied structure with purpose to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. Model Penal Code § 221. 1.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- burglary (n.)
Breaking and entering the dwelling house of another, in the nighttime, with intent to commit a felony therein, whether the felonious purpose be accomplished or not.
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burglary
A crime involves breaking into a house, outbuilding , business, school, place of worship, boat, aircraft, rail car, or motor vehicle with an intent to commit a theft or a felony.
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🔤- burglary, noun, singular of burglaries.
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