Trespass

Quick meaning: Trespass is a noun meaning (law) An intentional interference with another's property or person.

Meaning

(law) An intentional interference with another's property or person.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive, now rare) To commit an offence; to sin.
2. (transitive, obsolete) To offend against, to wrong (someone).
3. (intransitive) To go too far; to put someone to inconvenience by demand or importunity; to intrude.
4. (law) To enter someone else's property illegally.
5. (transitive, law, especially New Zealand) To subject [someone] to a trespass notice, formally notifying them that they are prohibited from entry to a property, such that any current or future presence there will constitute trespass, (especially) criminal trespass
6. (archaic) sin
7. (obsolete) To pass beyond a limit or boundary; hence, to depart; to go.

Example Sentences

to trespass upon the time or patience of another

Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us

In the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the Lord.

And forgeve us oure trespases, even as we forgeve them which trespas us.

Word Forms

• trespasses
• trespassing
• trespassed

Synonyms for trespass

Depending on context, synonyms include transgress, exceed, surpass, transcend, encroachment, intrusion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include encroachment, intrusion, intrude, violation, transgress, overstep.

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