Meaning of the word housebreaking in English

What does housebreaking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

housebreaking

US /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the crime of illegally entering a house in order to steal something:

Example:
The jury convicted him of housebreaking.
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