Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛsˌpæs/

Definitions of trespass

noun a wrongful act, especially a crime

Example Sentences

A1 No trespassing allowed in this area.

A2 The sign clearly stated 'No trespassing'.

B1 The farmer caught the teenagers trespassing on his land.

B2 Trespass onto private property can result in legal consequences.

C1 The company sued the individual for trespass on their intellectual property.

C2 The court issued a restraining order to prevent further trespass on the premises.

verb to enter someone's land or property without permission

Example Sentences

A1 Please do not trespass on private property.

A2 The sign clearly stated 'No Trespassing'.

B1 Trespassing on government land is a punishable offense.

B2 The group was caught trespassing in the restricted area.

C1 The company sued the individual for trespassing on their premises.

C2 Trespassing laws vary from state to state in the US.

Examples of trespass in a Sentence

formal Trespassing on private property is a violation of the law.

informal Hey, let's not trespass on their land, okay?

slang Dude, don't be a trespasser and sneak onto their property.

figurative His intrusive questions felt like a trespass on her personal space.

Grammatical Forms of trespass

past tense

trespassed

plural

trespasses

comparative

more trespass

superlative

most trespass

present tense

trespass

future tense

will trespass

perfect tense

have trespassed

continuous tense

is trespassing

singular

trespass

positive degree

trespass

infinitive

to trespass

gerund

trespassing

participle

trespassing

Origin and Evolution of trespass

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'trespass' originated from Old French 'trespas', which came from Latin 'transpassus' meaning 'gone beyond'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to refer to a violation of boundaries or limits, the meaning of 'trespass' has expanded to include any unauthorized entry or action that infringes on someone else's rights or property.