Definition
burglary
noun
- the crime of illegally entering a building to steal things
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The police investigated the burglary at the jewelry store.
- Home security systems can help prevent burglary.
- He was charged with burglary after breaking into the warehouse.
- The burglary occurred while the family was on vacation.
- Insurance covered the losses from the burglary.
- Burglary rates have decreased in this neighborhood.