trespass — enter someone's land or property without permission
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: enter someone's land or property without permission
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrespæs/
Korean meaning: 허가없이 남의 땅이나 재산에 들어가다, 침입하다
Korean pronunciation: **트레**스패스
Example Sentences
- The cat seemed to think it could trespass anywhere, including the neighbor's expensive koi pond.
- Security cameras are installed to prevent trespassing on the construction site.
- The ghost was charged with trespassing, but the case was dismissed due to lack of physical evidence.
trespass
VERB//ˈtrespæs//
enter someone's land or property without permission
Entering private property without permission
With broken compass, must trespass through the morass!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'trespasser,' combining 'tres-' (across/beyond) with 'passer' (to pass). The word entered Middle English referring to crossing boundaries or violating someone's rights.
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📝Examples
“The cat seemed to think it could trespass anywhere, including the neighbor's expensive koi pond.”
“Security cameras are installed to prevent trespassing on the construction site.”
“The ghost was charged with trespassing, but the case was dismissed due to lack of physical evidence.”
“I hope I'm not trespassing on your time with this lengthy explanation.”
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