trespass
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1
trespass
/ˈtrɛˌspæs/
Brit
/ˈtrɛspəs/
verb
trespasses;
trespassed;
trespassing
1
trespass
/ˈtrɛˌspæs/
Brit
/ˈtrɛspəs/
verb
trespasses;
trespassed;
trespassing
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRESPASS
[no object]
1
:
to go on someone's land without permission
— often + on
-
He told me I was trespassing.
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The sign said “No Trespassing.”
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The hunters trespassed on the farmer's land.
2
old-fashioned
:
to do something that hurts or offends someone
— usually + against
-
We must try to forgive those who trespass against us.
3
formal
:
to treat someone unfairly especially by asking for or expecting more than is fair or reasonable
— often + on or upon
-
I hope I am not trespassing on/upon your time. [=I hope I am not using too much of your time]
— trespasser
noun, plural trespassers [count]
plural
trespasses
plural
trespasses
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRESPASS
1
law
:
the crime of going on someone's land without permission
[noncount]
-
He was arrested for trespass.
[count]
-
They committed a trespass.
2
[count]
old-fashioned
:
a sin or other wrong or improper act
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Forgive us our trespasses.
