A home invasion is when a criminal illegally goes into someone's home intending to use violence against the people inside. The criminal usually plans to commit assault, murder, rape, robbery or kidnapping.^[1]

The term "home invasion" was first used in 1912^[2] and laterly got its today's meaning in a Los Angeles Times article in 1925.^[3]

1. ↑ "Home Invasions". US Legal. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
2. ↑ OED, 4th ed 2004: 1912 Washington Post 1 Feb. 4/3 (heading) Child Bureau wins. Senate passes bill after prohibiting home invasion.
3. ↑ OED, 4th ed 2004: 1925 Los Angeles Times 18 Mar. ii. 11/1 (heading) Trio hunted in home invasion. Woman reports attack on twin daughters.