Definition

Adjective: 1. Involving or characteristic of burglary: Relating to, connected with, or typical of the crime of burglary (illegally entering a building to commit a crime, especially theft). 2. Resembling or suitable for burglary: Having the nature, appearance, or qualities associated with burglary.

Usage

The adjective "burglarious" is a formal and somewhat technical legal term. It is primarily used to describe: * Tools or instruments that are characteristic of or intended for use in a burglary. * Intent or purpose that is characteristic of a burglar. * Acts or conduct that involve or resemble burglary.

Examples

• The police found a set of burglarious tools in the suspect's car, including lock picks and a glass cutter.
• The court determined his burglarious intent was clear from his possession of a floor plan of the building.
• The prosecutor described the defendant's burglarious entry into the home.

Advanced Usage

• "Burglarious entry": A legal term specifying an unlawful entry made with the intent to commit a crime inside.
• "Burglarious intent": The specific mental state or purpose to commit a felony or theft after unlawfully entering a structure.

Variants and Related Words

• Burglary (n): The criminal act of illegally entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, especially theft.
  • He was charged with burglary.
• Burglar (n): A person who commits burglary.
  • The burglar was caught by security cameras.
• Burglarize (v): To commit burglary against (a building).
  • Their house was burglarized last night.

Synonyms

• Thievish: Having the characteristics of a thief.
• Predatory: Seeking to exploit or plunder.
• Larcenous: Of or relating to theft.

Adjective

1. involving or resembling burglary
   • burglarious tools