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ef·frac·tion
\eˈfrakshən, ə̇ˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, modification (influenced by French -ion) of Late Latin effractura, from Latin effractus (past participle of effringere to break open, from ex- + -fringere, from frangere to break) + -ura -ure — more at break
: the action of making forcible entry
< criminal effraction of a house >
< effraction into a store > |