trespass

UK /ˈtɹɛspæs/ US /ˈtɹɛspæs/
verb 5noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

An intentional interference with another's property or person.

External infrastructure issues such as severe weather and trespass caused 17.1% of [train] cancellations, [...].

Network Rail has produced a free downloadable comic highlighting the consequences of railway trespass. Between March 23 and April 26, there were 1,024 trespass incidents on the railway. [...] it is based on the company's award-winning safety film 18, which shows the dangers of trespass, especially around electrified lines.

2

sin

Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us

verb

1

To commit an offence; to sin.

In the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the Lord.

2

To offend against, to wrong (someone).

And forgeve us oure trespases, even as we forgeve them which trespas us.

3

To go too far; to put someone to inconvenience by demand or importunity; to intrude.

to trespass upon the time or patience of another

"Indeed I have, sir," was her answer. "She is a great deal too ill to be moved. Mr. Jones says we must not think of moving her. We must trespass a little longer on your kindness."

4

To enter someone else's property illegally.

5

To pass beyond a limit or boundary; hence, to depart; to go.

1523–1525, Jean Froissart, John Bourchier, 2nd Baron Berners (translator), Froissart's Chronicles Soon after this, noble Robert de Bruce […] trespassed out of this uncertain world.

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