trespass

[US]/ˈtrespəs/
[UK]/ˈtrespəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. intrude; disturb; offend; commit a crime
n. fault; wrongdoing; illegal intrusion; unauthorized entry.

Phrases & Collocations

trespassing without permission

trespass on

Example Sentences

there is no excuse for trespassing on railway property.

trespass on sb.'s hospitality

Don’t come trespassing on my land again.

I don’t want to trespass on your hospitality.

Forgive us our trespasses!

she really must not trespass on his hospitality.

a man who had trespassed against Judaic law.

I won't trespass upon your time any longer.

The original writs can be best represented by the Praecipe Writs, Plaints of Wrong, Trespass and Trespass on the Case.

The fishing boat was seized for its trespass into restricted waters.

the worst trespass against the goddess Venus is to see her naked and asleep.

Don't trespass onto my property,' the neighbor shouted combatively.

If those youths trespass on my land again, I shall be ready for them.

There are a number of torts against chattels, including trespass against goods, conversion of goods and detinue.

Real-world Examples

You are trespassing and obstructing progress on a contracted job.

Source: Flipped Selected

It can also let them know if an unknown person has trespassed on their property.

Source: VOA Standard Speed April 2016 Compilation

The decision comes after Sanford's ex-wife claims he has been trespassing her home.

Source: NPR News April 2013 Collection

Police made 61 arrests in Ferguson overnight, many for burglary and trespass.

Source: AP Listening Collection January 2015

Let the nettle alone-it never stings you; trespass upon it-you must take the consequences.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 4

No. I I feel I would be trespassing. And you already have a court physician.

Source: The Legend of Merlin

Halloween is my favorite holiday, where you can trespass on a stranger's property and make a nonnegotiable demand.

Source: Reader's Digest Anthology

Well, Harry, we have trespassed upon Horace's hospitality quite long enough; I think it is time for us to leave.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

It seems to me, Miss Fairfax, that I am trespassing on your valuable time.

Source: Not to be taken lightly.

We seem to be trespassing into difficult waters.

Source: Silk Season 1

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