Definitions for burglary
ˈbɜr glə ribur·gla·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. burglarynoun

   entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. burglarynoun

   The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.

2. burglarynoun

   Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.

3. burglarynoun

   Under the 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 u00A7 221.1.

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1. BURGLARYnoun

   In the natural signification of the word, is nothing but the robbing of a house: but as it is a term of art, our common lawyers restrain it to robbing a house by night, or breaking in with an intent to rob, or do some other felony. The like offence committed by day, they call house-robbing, by a peculiar name. John Cowell

   Etymology: from burg, a house, and larron, a thief.

   What say you, father? Burglary is but a venial sin among soldiers. John Dryden, Spanish Friar.

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1. Burglary

   Burglary, also called breaking and entering and sometimes housebreaking, is the act of entering a building or other areas without permission, with the intention of committing a criminal offence. Usually that offence is theft, robbery or murder, but most jurisdictions include others within the ambit of burglary. To commit burglary is to burgle, a term back-formed from the word burglar, or to burglarize.

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1. burglary

   Burglary is a criminal act defined as the illegal entry into a building or property with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft, vandalism, or harm to the occupants. This unlawful act can occur at any time, day or night, and typically involves trespassing or breaking and entering without the owner's permission. The specific legal definitions and penalties for burglary can vary based on jurisdiction.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Burglarynoun

   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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1. Burglary

   Burglary is a crime, the essence of which is illegal entry into a building for the purposes of committing an offence. Usually that offence will be theft, but most jurisdictions specify others which fall within the ambit of burglary. To engage in the act of burglary is to burgle or to burglarize.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of burglary in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of burglary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of burglary in a Sentence

1. Judge Mindy Glazer:

   Ma’am, you were arrested for burglary with an assault or battery, strong armed robbery with an aggravated battery and child abuse. I will appoint the public defender’s office for you.

2. Sheriff Rick Staly:

   This is a burglar, and somebody was in the house when he did the burglary which could have turned into a very serious and dangerous crime.

3. The Police Department:

   During the investigation, it was determined Robert Matthew Van Winkle played a role in the burglary and theft. Mr. Van Winkle is currently renovating the residence adjacent to the property in which the items were stolen. A search warrant was obtained and executed in unincorporated Palm Beach County in which several of the stolen items were recovered at a residence under the care and control of Robert Van Winkle.

4. Corey Schmidt:

   We are aware of the recent incident involving MPD officers responding to an audible residential burglary alarm and while at this call an MPD officer discharged their firearm, striking two dogs belonging to the homeowner, anytime an officer discharges their firearm in the line of duty there is an investigation. We are in the process of reviewing the video posted online, as well as the officer’s body camera video.

5. Zoe Lofgren:

   The president -- President Nixon's misconduct related to trying to use the levers of government to hide the Watergate burglary... President Trump misconduct had to do with trying to throw the election but at least it didn't involve involving other foreign nations, if you take a look at the -- what the founding fathers were concerned about, it was the interference by foreign governments in our political system that was one of the gravest concerns. Nixon's behavior didn't fall into that range. So in that way, this conduct is more serious.

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