Trespass

usgb/ˈtrespæs/
verb

To go somewhere without permission.

He was arrested for trespassing on private property.
Visual representation of "trespass" - To go somewhere without permission

Often appears as...

  • trespass on private property
  • trespass on land
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Legality

Trespassing often implies illegal entry, which can result in legal consequences.

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Putting up signs can help deter people from illegally trespassing.
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Implicit Permission

Some places have unspoken rules allowing entry without explicit permission, not an act of trespass.

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Walking through the open gate of a park isn't considered trespassing.
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