housebreaking

English

Etymology

house +‎ breaking

Noun

housebreaking (countable and uncountable, plural housebreakings)

1. The act of breaking into another person's house with unlawful intent.

   The accused was charged with housebreaking and theft.

Verb

housebreaking

1. (animal training) present participle and gerund of housebreak

Related terms

• housebreaker