burglary UK /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/US /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ noun3 •The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.Essentially, Jarden makes anything that you’d find left behind after a burglary. — 2016 •Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony. •(US) Under the Model Penal Code, entering a building or occupied structure with purpose to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. formsburglaries