- attempt to commit burglary
- An act performed with the intent to effectuate a burglary, carried beyond mere preparation but falling short of the actual commission of a burglary. 13 Am 32d Burgl § 29.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
attempt to commit burglary
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