housebreaking

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Produced on June 21, 2020, eight days after Mr. David’s arrest, the report said there was information indicating that he was involved in “a housebreaking and theft” at a farm belonging to Mr. Ramaphosa.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2022

Victoria Seaman, a Nevada assemblywoman and real estate agent who helped sponsor the new anti-squatter law, said Nevada is leading the nation in tough new housebreaking laws.

From The Guardian • Sep. 30, 2016

The court was told Mr Dornan had more than 30 convictions and had been jailed for housebreaking in 2011.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2013

It has a comprehensive list of guidelines—vaccine requirements, housebreaking rules, a strict “no biting” policy—but as long as those are followed, ORI allows a wide range of animals in the office.

From BusinessWeek • Jun. 1, 2012

All the puppy books say to take your puppy out every hour when housebreaking.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam