eˈfrakshən, ə̇ˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, modification (influenced by French -ion ) of Late Latin effractura, from Latin effractus (past participle of effringere to break open, from ex- + -fringere, from frangere to break) + -ura -ure — more at break
: the action of making forcible entry
criminal effraction of a house
effraction into a store