| breaking and entering n. Abbr. B & E The gaining of unauthorized, illegal access to another's premises, as by forcing a lock. |
breaking and entering
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(Law) (formerly) the gaining of unauthorized access to a building with intent to commit a crime or, having committed the crime, the breaking out of the building
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| Noun | 1. |  breaking and entering - trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intentburglary - entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property home invasion - burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home |
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