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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14197 COCA: 15976

trespass

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 trespass /ˈtrɛˌspæs/ Brit /ˈtrɛspəs/ verb
trespasses; trespassed; trespassing
1 trespass
/ˈtrɛˌspæs/ Brit /ˈtrɛspəs/
verb
trespasses; trespassed; trespassing
Learner's definition of TRESPASS
[no object]
: to go on someone's land without permission擅自侵入;闯入
often + on
old-fashioned : to do something that hurts or offends someone伤害;冒犯usually + against
formal : to treat someone unfairly especially by asking for or expecting more than is fair or reasonable不公正地对待often + on or upon

— trespasser

noun, plural trespassers [count]
2 trespass /ˈtrɛspəs/ noun
plural trespasses
2 trespass
/ˈtrɛspəs/
noun
plural trespasses
Learner's definition of TRESPASS
law : the crime of going on someone's land without permission非法侵入(他人土地)
[noncount]
[count]
[count] old-fashioned : a sin or other wrong or improper act罪过
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14197 COCA: 15976

trespass

1 of 2

verb

tres·​pass ˈtre-ˌspas How to pronounce trespass (audio)
also
-spəs How to pronounce trespass (audio)
trespassed; trespassing; trespasses

intransitive verb

1
: to commit a trespass
especially : to enter unlawfully upon the land of another
2
a
: err, sin
b
: to make an unwarranted or uninvited incursion

transitive verb

: violate
trespass the bounds of good taste
trespasser noun

trespass

2 of 2

noun

tres·​pass ˈtre-spəs How to pronounce trespass (audio) -ˌspas How to pronounce trespass (audio)
1
a
: an unlawful act committed on the person, property, or rights of another
especially : a wrongful entry on real property
b
: the legal action for injuries resulting from trespass
2
a
: a violation of moral or social ethics : transgression
especially : sin
b
: an unwarranted infringement
Choose the Right Synonym for trespass

trespass, encroach, infringe, invade mean to make inroads upon the property, territory, or rights of another.

trespass implies an unwarranted or unlawful intrusion.

hunters trespassing on farmland

encroach suggests gradual or stealthy entrance upon another's territory or usurpation of another's rights or possessions.

the encroaching settlers displacing the native peoples

infringe implies an encroachment clearly violating a right or prerogative.

infringing a copyright

invade implies a hostile and injurious entry into the territory or sphere of another.

accused of invading their privacy

Example Sentences

Verb He told me I was trespassing. The sign said “No Trespassing.” Noun He was arrested for trespass. forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
In connection with this latest incident, Wealand was charged with grand theft, theft from a construction site, felony criminal mischief, and trespass on a construction site. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2022 Rather than a prerogative of the privileged, intent on keeping the general public at bay, the right to privacy should have been understood from the start as a prerogative of the people, establishing a zone where the state cannot readily trespass. Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 But since only the federal government has the power to enforce immigration law, Texas troopers and state guardsman can only make arrests if migrants trespass onto private property. Amanda Su, ABC News, 20 June 2022 The post urges people not to trespass near railways. Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2022 The papers must be delivered in a public setting (meaning the process server is not permitted to trespass on the recipient’s private property to hand off the docs). Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022 The woman had reportedly been advised previously to not trespass on the man’s property. Brian Lisik, cleveland, 24 Apr. 2022 They were advised not to trespass on the property, as well as to refrain from open burning. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 14 Apr. 2022 As a Black woman in her 40’s, Newton was an unlikely choice for the role of Sandra, a college professor suffering a tragic loss who gets into a steadily escalating conflict with two hunters who trespass on her land. Essence, 3 Feb. 2022
Noun
Martin, who also has used the last names Hampton and Hayes, called the police to report that Coley-Pearson was disruptive, and the department issued a trespass warning barring her from the polls indefinitely. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 She was cited for theft and given a trespass warning. cleveland, 1 Sep. 2022 Coleman was given a trespass warning for the property, and officers retrieved the 9 mm pistol and arrested him for not having a pistol permit. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 He has since been moved to the Yavapai County Jail, where he will be booked on numerous counts of aggravated assault, second-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespass, indecent exposure, voyeurism and disorderly conduct. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 Officers found the younger woman and summonsed her for criminal trespass. cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 In July, protesters marched to Cameron’s front lawn, and 87 people were arrested for criminal trespass, among other charges. Theresa Waldrop, CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 Eva Kirsch, 67, of the 5400 block of Woodland Avenue, was charged at 10:25 a.m. July 7 at her residence for criminal trespass to real property after a complaint by a neighbor. Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2022 Bomba is charged with assault and criminal trespass. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French trespasser to overtake, exceed, wrong, from tres to a high degree (from Latin trans beyond) + passer to pass — more at through, pass

Noun

Middle English trespas, from Anglo-French, passage, overstepping, misdeed, from trespasser

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2a

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of trespass was in the 13th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14197 COCA: 15976

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