housebreaking in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Housebreaking is the act of illegally entering a building, typically a home, with the intent to commit a crime, often theft.
Sample Sentences
- Housebreaking is a serious offense that can lead to severe penalties.
- The homeowner installed a security system to deter any attempts at housebreaking.
- After the housebreaking incident, the neighborhood organized a safety meeting.
- The police reported an increase in housebreaking cases during the summer months.
- She was determined to prevent her dog from housebreaking by training him properly.