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breaking and entering

breaking and entering

the crime of forcing one's way into a place. (A criminal charge.) Wilbur was charged with four counts of breaking and entering. It was not an act of breaking and entering. The thief just opened the door and walked right in.
See also: and, breaking, enter

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PiarasPEE-a-rusIrish
CherryCHER-eeEnglish
Kai (3)-Hawaiian
Madelon-Dutch
Narcissanar-SIS-ə (English)Late Roman
KimbraKIM-brəEnglish (Rare)
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