effraction

forcible Burglary.

Noun

  1. forcible Burglary.
    • No effraction was found, suggesting the intruder had a key.

    Synonyms: breaking and entering forced entry

  2. A bone fracture where the bone breaks the surface of the skin.

Origin

From French effraction from Latin effractura.

Forms

effractions

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