Housebreaking
noun
The action of entering a building illegally to commit theft.
He was sentenced to five years in jail for housebreaking.
Often appears as...
- commit housebreaking
- accused of housebreaking
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The training of a pet to urinate and defecate outside or in a special place.
Housebreaking a puppy can be a difficult task.
Often appears as...
- housebreaking a puppy
- housebreaking a dog
noun
The action of entering a building illegally to commit theft.
He was sentenced to five years in jail for housebreaking.
Often appears as...
- commit housebreaking
- accused of housebreaking
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The training of a pet to urinate and defecate outside or in a special place.
Housebreaking a puppy can be a difficult task.
Often appears as...
- housebreaking a puppy
- housebreaking a dog
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Housebreaking refers to committing a crime, specifically theft, involving illegal entry.
The detective investigated the housebreaking incident down the street.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The term carries a negative connotation and implies criminal activity.
The neighborhood was on high alert after several housebreaking reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Usage
Often used in legal and police reports to describe the crime.
The suspect was apprehended for multiple housebreakings in the area.
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Housebreaking refers to committing a crime, specifically theft, involving illegal entry.
The detective investigated the housebreaking incident down the street.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The term carries a negative connotation and implies criminal activity.
The neighborhood was on high alert after several housebreaking reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Usage
Often used in legal and police reports to describe the crime.
The suspect was apprehended for multiple housebreakings in the area.
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Housebreaking refers to committing a crime, specifically theft, involving illegal entry.
The detective investigated the housebreaking incident down the street.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The term carries a negative connotation and implies criminal activity.
The neighborhood was on high alert after several housebreaking reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Usage
Often used in legal and police reports to describe the crime.
The suspect was apprehended for multiple housebreakings in the area.
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