Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
attempted-burglary
noun
/əˈtɛmptɪd ˈbɜrɡləri/
Definition
The act of trying to illegally enter a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft, but not succeeding in doing so.
Examples
- The police arrested him for attempted burglary after he was caught trying to open a window.
- She was charged with attempted burglary when she was found outside the house with a crowbar.
- Attempted burglary is taken seriously by law enforcement, even if no entry was successfully made.
Meaning
Attempted burglary refers to the unsuccessful effort to break into a property with the purpose of committing a crime, typically theft.
Synonyms
- Burglary attempt
- Break-in attempt
- Illegal entry attempt
