Burglarious

/bɜːrˈɡlɛːriəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the character of burglary; involving illegal entry and theft.

Etymology

From burglary + -ous (Latin suffix meaning 'full of'). Burglary comes from 'burglar', which traces to Old French 'bougre' and possibly to breaking into a 'burgh'.

Kelly Says

This is a rarely-used legal term—lawyers prefer 'burglarious intent' when they want to sound extra formal about someone planning to break in and steal.

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