Definition of Burglary

1. Noun. Entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property.

Generic synonyms: Felony
Specialized synonyms: Break-in, Breaking And Entering, Housebreaking
Derivative terms: Burglarious, Burglarize, Burgle

Definition of Burglary

1. 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.

Definition of Burglary

1. a felonious theft [n -GLARIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Burglary

burghs
burghul
burghuls
burglar
burglared
burglaries
burglarious
burglariously
burglarise
burglarize
burglarized
burglarizes
burglarizing
burglarproof
burglars
burglary (current term)
burglar alarm
burgle
burgled
burgles
burgling
burgomaster
burgomaster
burgomasters
burgonet
burgonets
burgoo
burgoos
burgout
burgouts

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