Meaning of break and enter | Babel Free

Definitions

An instance of breaking and entering.

Examples

“For example, an offender convicted of two crimes, such as break and enter and possession of burglary instruments, is sentenced to a one-year term of imprisonment. It is not clear, however, what portion of the sentence was imposed for the break and enter and what portion for the possession of burglary instruments. This makes it impossible to determine the average sentence for a specific offence such as break and enter.”

“In the anti-social peer group, if one member suggests a break and enter, or car theft, as a way to pass an evening, the others are likely to agree without thinking of alternatives or possible consequences.”

“The resulting data-set includes 11,991 violent crimes, 23,262 break and enters, and 36,720 automotive thefts.”

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