trespass


Definition: Meaning of, trespass in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtrɛspəs /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
trespass trespassed trespassed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
trespassing trespasses
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  1. to go onto someone's private land without their permission
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  2. old use to do something wrong [=  sin]
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Singular Plural
trespass trespasses
  1. [uncountable and countable] American English the offence of going onto someone's land without their permission
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  2. [countable] biblical something you have done that is morally wrong [=  sin]
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trespass used in phrases

  • continuing trespass (noun)
    1. trespass that is not transient or intermittent but continues as long as the offending object remains
  • trespass de bonis asportatis (noun)
    1. an action brought to recover damages from a person who has taken goods or property from its rightful owner
  • trespass on the case (noun)
    1. an action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss
  • trespass quare clausum fregit (noun)
    1. the defendant unlawfully enters the land of the plaintiff
  • trespass viet armis (noun)
    1. trespass with force and arms resulting in injury to another's person or property
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trespass used in phrasal verbs

  • trespass on (phrasal verb)
    1. trespass on something to use more of someone’s time or to accept more of someone’s kindness than is fair
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