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B and E

–noun
Law. the crime of breaking and entering: two of the elements of the crime of burglary.
Also, B&E.


Origin:
1960–65
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B & E  
abbr.  breaking and entering
breaking and entering  
n.   Abbr. B & E
The gaining of unauthorized, illegal access to another's premises, as by forcing a lock.
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B & E
breaking and entering
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