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Meaning of trespassing
The act of entering or using someone else's property without their permission.
Etymology of trespassing
The word "trespassing" originated from the Old French word "trespasser," which means "to go beyond" or "to overstep," and is derived from the Latin words "trans" meaning "beyond" and "passus" meaning "step."
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of physically entering someone's property without permission, but its usage has expanded to include other forms of infringement or violation.
Synonyms
intrusion
invasion
encroachment
infringement
violation
transgression
offense
misconduct
trespass
intrusion
incursion
raid
foray
infiltration
penetration
breach
infraction
contravention
disobedience
noncompliance
unauthorized entry
unlawful entry
illegitimate entry
wrongful entry
invasion of privacy
invasion of property
unauthorized presence
Definitions
- The act of entering someone's land or property without their permission, especially in a way that is considered to be an infringement of their rights.
- * The act of doing something that is not allowed, especially something that is against a law or rule.
Usage Examples
- The hikers were accused of trespassing on private property when they took a shortcut through the woods.
- * The company was sued for trespassing on the competitor's intellectual property rights.
Antonyms
permission
allowance
authorization
consent
approval
legitimacy
legality
lawfulness
compliance
obedience
adherence
conformity
permission
permit
license
authorization
exemption
immunity
privilege
right
entitlement