Words Like BURGLARY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BURGLARY.

2 Alternative Words Similar to burglary

1 Felony Noun      Synonym Words Like Felony
2 Housebreaking Noun      Hyponym Words Like Housebreaking

5 definitions of burglary

1 The act or crime of nocturnal house breaking, with an intent to commit a felony therein, whether such felony be actually committed or not.
2 The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.
3 Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.
4 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 § 221.1.
5 entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
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