Burglars
/ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of burglar, referring to individuals who unlawfully enter a building with intent to commit a crime, typically theft.
The burglars were apprehended by the police after breaking into the house.
Forms
- burglar
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'burglars' functions simply to denote multiple persons committing burglary; substantive legal definitions reside under the singular form 'burglar'.
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