burglary

noun

bur·glary ˈbər-glə-rē How to pronounce burglary (audio)

also -gə-lə-rē,

also -gəl-rē

plural burglaries

: the crime of entering a structure (such as a house or commercial building) with the intent to commit a felony (such as theft)

Note: Most jurisdictions divide burglary into degrees or classes according to the seriousness of the crime. Various aggravating factors (such as whether the structure is a dwelling, the presence of people, and whether the person entering is armed with a deadly weapon or explosives) contribute to the seriousness of the crime.

burglarious

ˌbər-ˈgler-ē-əs How to pronounce burglary (audio)

adjective

burglariously adverb

Example Sentences

There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months. He has been charged with attempted burglary.

Recent Examples on the Web Investigators believe that Hall interrupted a residential burglary in progress.

Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 There was a residential burglary in the 2700 block of McDaniel Avenue on Aug. 30 in which suspects gained entry to the residence, which was not locked, and took vehicle keys and took a white 2016 Volkswagen Jetta and a silver 2017 Subaru.

Brian L. Cox, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Miller was arrested twice in Hawaii during the spring, and earlier this month was charged with felony burglary in Vermont.

Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 One of those four priors was a burglary in the first degree, and the other three were connected to a single offense that occurred while Briskey was still a minor.

Ashley Morrison The Anniston Star, al, 24 Aug. 2022 More recently, Miller was arrested for harassment and disorderly conduct in Hawaii, and for felony burglary in Vermont.

Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 16 Aug. 2022 Most recently, Miller was charged with felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont, according to a Vermont State Police report published Aug. 8.

Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Most recently, Miller was charged Aug. 8 with felony burglary in Vermont, where the actor resides, after allegedly lifting bottles of alcohol from an unoccupied local home in May.

Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2022 Most recently, Miller was charged with felony burglary in Vermont, after state police investigated an incident involving several bottles of alcohol being taken from a residence while the homeowners were not present.

Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

burglary

noun

bur·glary ˈbər-glə-rē How to pronounce burglary (audio)

plural burglaries

: the act of breaking and entering an inhabited structure (as a house) especially at night with intent to commit a felony (as murder or larceny)

also : the act of entering or remaining unlawfully (as after closing to the public) in a building with intent to commit a crime (as a felony)

Note: The crime of burglary was originally defined under the common law to protect people, since there were other laws (as those defining larceny and trespass) that protected property. State laws have broadened the common-law crime. Entering at night is often no longer required and may be considered an aggravating factor. The building may be something other than a dwelling, such as a store or pharmacy. Some states (as Louisiana) have included vehicles under their burglary statute. There are degrees of burglary, and some of the usual aggravating factors are the presence of people and use of a deadly weapon.

单词	burglary
释义	burglary noun bur·glary ˈbər-glə-rē also -gə-lə-rē, also -gəl-rē plural burglaries : the crime of entering a structure (such as a house or commercial building) with the intent to commit a felony (such as theft) Note: Most jurisdictions divide burglary into degrees or classes according to the seriousness of the crime. Various aggravating factors (such as whether the structure is a dwelling, the presence of people, and whether the person entering is armed with a deadly weapon or explosives) contribute to the seriousness of the crime. burglarious ˌbər-ˈgler-ē-əs adjective burglariously adverb Example Sentences There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months. He has been charged with attempted burglary. Recent Examples on the Web Investigators believe that Hall interrupted a residential burglary in progress. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 There was a residential burglary in the 2700 block of McDaniel Avenue on Aug. 30 in which suspects gained entry to the residence, which was not locked, and took vehicle keys and took a white 2016 Volkswagen Jetta and a silver 2017 Subaru. Brian L. Cox, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Miller was arrested twice in Hawaii during the spring, and earlier this month was charged with felony burglary in Vermont. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 One of those four priors was a burglary in the first degree, and the other three were connected to a single offense that occurred while Briskey was still a minor. Ashley Morrison The Anniston Star, al, 24 Aug. 2022 More recently, Miller was arrested for harassment and disorderly conduct in Hawaii, and for felony burglary in Vermont. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 16 Aug. 2022 Most recently, Miller was charged with felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont, according to a Vermont State Police report published Aug. 8. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Most recently, Miller was charged Aug. 8 with felony burglary in Vermont, where the actor resides, after allegedly lifting bottles of alcohol from an unoccupied local home in May. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2022 Most recently, Miller was charged with felony burglary in Vermont, after state police investigated an incident involving several bottles of alcohol being taken from a residence while the homeowners were not present. Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1533, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing burglary anti-burglary anti-burglary Kids Definition burglary noun bur·glary ˈbər-glə-rē plural burglaries : the act of breaking into a building especially at night with the intent to commit a crime (as theft) Legal Definition burglary noun bur·glary ˈbər-glə-rē plural burglaries : the act of breaking and entering an inhabited structure (as a house) especially at night with intent to commit a felony (as murder or larceny) also : the act of entering or remaining unlawfully (as after closing to the public) in a building with intent to commit a crime (as a felony) Note: The crime of burglary was originally defined under the common law to protect people, since there were other laws (as those defining larceny and trespass) that protected property. State laws have broadened the common-law crime. Entering at night is often no longer required and may be considered an aggravating factor. The building may be something other than a dwelling, such as a store or pharmacy. Some states (as Louisiana) have included vehicles under their burglary statute. There are degrees of burglary, and some of the usual aggravating factors are the presence of people and use of a deadly weapon. History and Etymology for burglary Anglo-French burglarie, modification of Medieval Latin burgaria, from burgare to break into (a house) burglary noun as in robbery the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance robbery theft stealing larceny kidnapping housebreaking thievery embezzlement shoplifting kidnaping rustling carjacking abduction graft petit larceny looting pilferage petty larceny peculation misappropriation embezzling misapplication pilfering hijacking smuggling purloining highjacking rapine spoliation filching pillage plundering poaching despoliation piracy shanghaiing despoilment banditry black marketeering
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burglary

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