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Meaning of the word trespass in English

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trespass

US /ˈtres.pæs/
UK /ˈtres.pəs/
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Verb

1.

enter the owner's land or property without permission

Example:
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The sign clearly states, 'No trespassing.'
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He was arrested for trespassing on private property.
Synonym:
intrude encroach infringe invade violate
2.

(archaic) commit an offense; sin

Example:
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Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Synonym:
sin offense wrongdoing misdeed transgression

Noun

1.

an act of entering someone's land or property without permission

Example:
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He was charged with criminal trespass.
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The fence was built to prevent trespass.
Synonym:
intrusion encroachment infringement invasion violation
2.

(archaic) a sin or offense

Example:
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Forgive us our trespasses.
Synonym:
sin offense wrongdoing misdeed transgression
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