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Term: B AND E
Definition: B and E stands for Breaking and Entering. It is a crime where someone enters a building without permission and with the intention of committing a crime. This can include stealing things or hurting people. It used to only apply to breaking into someone's home at night, but now it can apply to any building at any time. Some laws also consider stealing small things as part of this crime. It is also called burglary or statutory burglary. It is different from robbery, which involves taking something from someone by force or threat.
B and E stands for "Breaking and Entering." It is a crime where someone breaks into a building or home with the intention of committing a crime, such as stealing something.
These examples show how someone can break into a building or home with the intention of committing a crime, which is what B and E means.