A Burglary

Etymology From the word burglar + the suffix -y. Burglar is derived from the Medieval Latin burglaris, from burgus (a fortified place or town), which comes from the Proto-Germanic *burgz (fortress, city). This is traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *bhergh- (to hide, protect, or fortify).

Meanings

1. The illegal entry into a building or other premises with the intent to commit a crime, especially theft.
2. (Legal, historical) The act of breaking and entering the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.

Synonyms housebreaking, break-in, theft, larceny, intrusion

Translations Arabic: سَطْو، سَرِقَة بِالكَسْر، اِقْتِحَام German: (der Einbruch), (der Einbruchdiebstahl) Norwegian Bokmål: (et innbrudd), (et grovt tyveri)