Trespassing: meaning, definitions and examples
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trespassing
[ ˈtrɛspəsɪŋ ]
illegal activity
The act of unlawfully entering someone's property without permission. Trespassing is considered a criminal offense and can result in fines or imprisonment.
Synonyms
encroachment, intrusion, trespass
Examples of usage
- Police warned the teenagers about the consequences of trespassing on private property.
- Trespassing signs were posted around the perimeter of the estate to deter intruders.
illegal action
To enter someone's land or property without permission or legal right. Trespassing can lead to legal action being taken against the individual.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The farmer caught the hunters trespassing on his fields and called the authorities.
- Trespassing on railway tracks is not only dangerous but also illegal.
Translations
Translations of the word "trespassing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invasão
🇮🇳 अवैध प्रवेश
🇩🇪 Hausfriedensbruch
🇮🇩 penerobosan
🇺🇦 незаконне проникнення
🇵🇱 wtargnięcie
🇯🇵 不法侵入
🇫🇷 intrusion
🇪🇸 intrusión
🇹🇷 izinsiz giriş
🇰🇷 무단 침입
🇸🇦 تعدي
🇨🇿 nedovolený vstup
🇸🇰 nedovolený vstup
🇨🇳 擅自闯入
🇸🇮 nepooblaščeno vstopanje
🇮🇸 óleyfilegur aðgangur
🇰🇿 рұқсатсыз кіру
🇬🇪 უკანონო შეღწევა
🇦🇿 icazəsiz daxil olma
🇲🇽 intrusión
Word origin
The term 'trespassing' has its origins in Old French 'trespas,' meaning 'a passing beyond boundaries.' In English law, the concept of trespass dates back to the medieval period when land ownership and property rights were highly valued. Trespassing was considered a serious offense punishable by law. Over time, the definition and legal consequences of trespassing have evolved, reflecting changes in societal norms and property laws.
See also: trespass, trespasser, trespasses.