trespassed
ˈtrɛspæst
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Definition of trespassed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

boundary violationviolated a boundary or rule
  • The trespassed area was off-limits to everyone.
  • The trespassed property was heavily guarded.
  • Trespassed lands were marked with warning signs.
infringed violated
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Origin of trespassed

Old French, trespasser (pass beyond)

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  1. French:violé, ...
  2. German:überschritten, ...
  3. Italian:violato, ...
  4. Spanish:violado, ...
  5. Portuguese:violado, ...
  6. Chinese:被违反的, ...
  7. Japanese:侵害された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْتَهَك, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּפָר, ...
  10. Russian:нарушенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порушений, ...
  12. Hindi:उल्लंघन किया गया, ...
trespass
ˈtrɛspæs

Definition of trespass - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
illegal entryenter someone's land or property without permission
  • They were fined for trespassing on private property..
encroach intrude
2.
privacyintrude into someone's personal matters
  • She felt he was trespassing by asking personal questions.
encroach intrude invade
3.
ethicsRarecommit a sin or moral offenseRare
  • He asked for forgiveness for trespassing against his beliefs.
sin transgress

Noun

1.
legalRarewrongful interference with someone's rights or propertyRare
  • The company was sued for trespass against the community's rights.
encroachment infringement
2.
law claimTECH.legal action to recover damages for wrongful entryTECH.
  • They filed a trespass to seek compensation for the damage.
encroachment infringement
3.
moralityRaresin or moral offenseRare
  • He sought forgiveness for his trespass against his family.
offense sin transgression
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violate a moral or legal boundary
They were punished for trespassing against the community's rules.
ongoing illegal entry onto someone's property
The farmer sued for continuing trespass by the neighbor.
legal action for taking someone's goods unlawfully
The court heard a case of trespass de bonis asportatis.
legal action for damages from personal wrongs not involving breach of contract
He filed a trespass on the case after the incident..
legal action for unlawful entry onto land
The court heard a case of trespass quare clausum fregit.

Origin of trespass

Old French, trespasser (to pass beyond)

Examples of trespass in a sentence

  • He was caught trespassing in the restricted area.
  • He trespassed by reading her diary without permission.
  • The journalist was accused of trespassing into the actor's private life.
  • She felt she would trespass if she lied to her friend.
  • He worried that he might trespass by breaking his promise.
  • The farmer filed a complaint for trespass on his land.

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  1. French:entrer sans autorisation, intrusion, ...
  2. German:eindringen, Übertretung, ...
  3. Italian:invadere, violazione, ...
  4. Spanish:traspasar, intrusión, ...
  5. Portuguese:invadir, transgressão, ...
  6. Chinese:擅闯, 侵权, ...
  7. Japanese:不法侵入する, 不法侵害, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعَدَّى, تعدٍّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַסִּיג גְּבוּל, הֲסָגַת גְּבוּל, ...
  10. Russian:незаконно проникать, посягательство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вторгатися, порушення, ...
  12. Hindi:अनधिकार प्रवेश करना, अतिक्रमण, ...

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