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单词 home invasion
释义

home invasion

/ˈhəʊm ɪnˌveɪʒn/
noun
Chiefly North American, Australian, and NZ (originally US ). An act of entering a private dwelling without the permission of the occupier. In later use specifically: an act of entering a private dwelling while it is occupied, with the intention of committing a crime (usually burglary, often while threatening the resident); the action or offence of doing this.
  • In the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, home invasion is a legally defined offence.Entry need not be forced, and may even be in response to an invitation, if the offender later remains on the premises when requested by the resident to leave..

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From home + invasion.

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