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burglary
I. By the narrowest and oldest definition: the trespassory breaking and entering of the dwelling house of another in the night-time with the intent to commit a felony. Ii. The unlawful entry of any fixed structure, vehicle or vessel used for regular residence, industry or business, with or without force, with intent to commit a felony or larceny.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Sociology
- Category: Criminology
- Company: Pearson Prentice Hall
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Creator
- M.Holmes
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