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Definition breaking and entering in British English

breaking and entering noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌbreɪkɪŋ ənd ˈentərɪŋ/
1

the crime of entering a building illegally using force, especially in order to steal things. This term is current in the US but no longer used in the UK.

Synonyms and related words
break-in breaking and entering burglary
Definition breaking and entering in British English