burglary

burglary, n.

1. The common-law offense of breaking and entering another’s dwelling at night with the intent to commit a felony.

2. The modern statutory offense of breaking and entering any building — not just a dwelling, and not only at night — with the intent to commit a felony. • Some statutes make petit larceny an alternative to a felony for purposes of proving burglarious intent. — Also termed (in sense 2) breaking and entering; statutory burglary. Cf. ROBBERY. [Cases: Burglary

1. C.J.S. Burglary §§ 2–5.]

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