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Glossary:Burglary

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Burglary means breaking in and stealing. To be precise, getting unauthorized access to a building or other premises for theft or intent of theft — with or without forcing locks, doors, windows, etc.

Stealing without breaking in can be robbery (violent) or theft (not violent).

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