concept   break in
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, a break in refers to forcible entry with criminal intent, such as burglary or trespassing.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 break in United States A break in is a criminal act where someone forcibly enters a building, typically to steal or cause damage. 1
2 break in United States Commonly associated with burglary or unauthorized entry into a building or property. 1
3 break in United States Commonly associated with criminal activity, such as burglary or trespassing 1
4 break in United States Commonly refers to illegal entry into a building or property, considered a criminal offense 1
5 break in United States In these countries, 'break in' commonly refers to forcefully entering a building or property with criminal intent. 1