Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Housebreaking \House"break`ing\, n.
   The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious
   purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day
   or night. See {Burglary}, and {To break a house}, under
   {Break}.

Source : WordNet®

housebreaking
     n : trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into
         premises with criminal intent [syn: {break-in}, {breaking
         and entering}]