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Housebreaking

usgb/ˈhaʊsbreɪkɪŋ/Volume
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Crime ContextPlay
Housebreaking refers to committing a crime, specifically theft, involving illegal entry. SlideThe detective investigated the housebreaking incident down the street.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
The term carries a negative connotation and implies criminal activity. SlideThe neighborhood was on high alert after several housebreaking reports.
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Legal UsagePlay
Often used in legal and police reports to describe the crime. SlideThe suspect was apprehended for multiple housebreakings in the area.