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- [tres-puh s, -pas]
- /ˈtrɛs pəs, -pæs/
- /ˈtres.pəs/
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- [tres-puh s, -pas]
- /ˈtrɛs pəs, -pæs/
Definitions of trespass word
- noun trespass Law. an unlawful act causing injury to the person, property, or rights of another, committed with force or violence, actual or implied. a wrongful entry upon the lands of another. the action to recover damages for such an injury. 1
- noun trespass an encroachment or intrusion. 1
- noun trespass an offense, sin, or wrong. 1
- verb without object trespass Law. to commit a trespass. 1
- verb without object trespass to encroach on a person's privacy, time, etc.; infringe (usually followed by on or upon). 1
- verb without object trespass to commit a transgression or offense; transgress; offend; sin. 1
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Origin of trespass
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (noun) Middle English trespas transgression, offense < Old French, derivative of trespasser, equivalent to tres- (< Latin trāns- trans-) + passer to pass; (v.) Middle English trespassen, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Trespass
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trespass popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
trespass usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trespass
verb trespass
- accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- blow in — to arrive or enter suddenly
- bollix — to make a muddle of; bungle; botch
noun trespass
- answerability — liable to be asked to give account; responsible: He is answerable to a committee for all his decisions.
- barratry — (formerly) the vexatious stirring up of quarrels or bringing of lawsuits
- breach — If you breach an agreement, a law, or a promise, you break it.
- break-in — an illegal entry into a home, car, office, etc.
- crime — A crime is an illegal action or activity for which a person can be punished by law.
Top questions with trespass
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