breaking and entering

• Terme juridique désignant l'acte de pénétrer frauduleusement ou par effraction dans un bâtiment ou un lieu clos avec l'intention d'y commettre un délit, généralement un vol. Dans de nombreuses juridictions, cela constitue une infraction pénale distincte.

A legal term referring to the act of forcibly entering a building or property with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft. It is considered a criminal offense in many jurisdictions.

1. Criminal offenseB2formal

   The act of entering a building or property without permission, typically with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft.

   entrée par effraction avec intention criminelle

   • He was charged with breaking and entering after the police found him inside the warehouse.
   • Breaking and entering is considered a serious crime in most jurisdictions.
   • The security system was installed to prevent any breaking and entering.