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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Burglary \Bur"gla*ry\, n.; pl. {Burglaries}. [Fr. {Burglar}; cf.
LL. burglaria.] (Law)
Breaking and entering the dwelling house of another, in the
nighttime, with intent to commit a felony therein, whether
the felonious purpose be accomplished or not. --Wharton.
--Burrill.
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Note: By statute law in some of the United States, burglary
includes the breaking with felonious intent into a
house by day as well as by night, and into other
buildings than dwelling houses. Various degrees of the
crime are established.
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