noun

illegal entry of a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.

a two-year sentence for burglary

housebreaking,breaking and entering,breaking in,forced entry,theft,thieving,stealing,robbery,robbing,larceny,thievery,pilfering,pilferage,looting,trespassing,filching,break-in,raid,hold-up,snatch,smash and grab,heist,stickup