Definitions for: Housebreaking

[n] trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

Webster (1913) Definition: House"break`ing, n.
The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious
purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day
or night. See Burglary, and To break a house, under
Break.

Synonyms: break-in, breaking and entering

See Also: burglary