burglary

  1. Noun.  The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.
  2. Noun.  (legal) Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.
  3. Noun.  (context, legal) Under the Model Penal Code, entering a building or occupied structure with purpose to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. Model Penal Code ยง 221.1.

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