Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛspəsɪŋ/
noun the act of entering someone's land or property without permission
A1 Trespassing is not allowed on this property.
A2 The sign clearly states that trespassing is prohibited.
B1 The consequences of trespassing can include fines or even jail time.
B2 The security guard caught the trespassing individual and escorted them off the premises.
C1 The property owner pressed charges against the trespassing intruder.
C2 The trespassing incident was captured on surveillance cameras and used as evidence in court.
verb to enter someone's land or property without permission
A1 I saw a sign that said 'No trespassing' and I didn't go past it.
A2 She was caught trespassing on private property and had to pay a fine.
B1 Trespassing on someone's land is illegal and can result in legal action.
B2 The group of teenagers were arrested for trespassing in the abandoned building.
C1 The consequences of trespassing can be severe, including jail time.
C2 He was charged with trespassing after being caught on security cameras breaking into the warehouse.
formal Trespassing on private property is illegal and can result in criminal charges.
informal Hey, let's not go trespassing on that farmer's land again, okay?
slang I heard Jake got caught trespassing in the abandoned warehouse last night.
figurative She felt like she was trespassing on his emotions when she asked about his past.
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