Concept information
Preferred term
contemporary burglary
Definition
- Burglary is an ancient common law crime against a dwelling, which was sometimes punishable by death. The felony crime of burglary is defined as the nocturnal breaking and entering into the dwelling house of another to commit a felony. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Burglary, Contemporary]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/contemporary_burglary
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