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Word: Burglary
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century: from legal French burglarie, from burgler (see burglar)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbəːɡləri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
illegal entry of a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft
Short Definition:illegal entry of building with intent to commit crime
Examples:- a two-year sentence for burglary
- a series of burglaries
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