1
as in offence
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us
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2
as in infringement
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
plagiarism is a serious trespass of academic integrity
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as in to wander
to commit an offense
I consider him to be trespassing against all of us when he trespasses against any one of us
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Recent Examples of trespass
Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit alleges the defendants’ service violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Lanham Act, and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and constitutes wire fraud, access device fraud, common law trespass, and tortious interference.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Katie Scofield, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
Even before the treaty’s ratification, white settlers trespassed on the Nez Perce reservation in search of gold, according to the National Park Service.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
An AoA list for trespass is a legal document where a property owner formally authorizes law enforcement agencies to take action against individuals found trespassing on their property, including arresting them.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit alleges the defendants’ service violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Lanham Act, and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and constitutes wire fraud, access device fraud, common law trespass, and tortious interference.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Fully 96% of those arrested on trespassing charges are Latino, and 75% of those facing court proceedings for that and other crimes as a result of Operation Lone Star are U.S. citizens.
—Katie Scofield, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
Even before the treaty’s ratification, white settlers trespassed on the Nez Perce reservation in search of gold, according to the National Park Service.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trespass
Noun
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This infringement could not be assuaged by Winfrey’s acting career, which was foundering.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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The suggestion has prompted concern from some analysts, who say that such duties on the pharma industry would mark an infringement of rules set by the World Trade Organization — which counts the U.S. as a member.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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For nonmembers, who can enter at 9 a.m., the event represents a great time to wander the gardens, buy plants and seek inspiration from gardening experts.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Let your mind wander over the prompts without judging what comes up.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Poppy Alexander, a partner at Whistleblower Partners who represents whistleblowers reporting corporate FCPA violations, echoes this thinking.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The violations for each of the officers included standard of conduct violations, death investigation procedure violations and report preparation violations.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Shrek franchise launched with the Oscar-winning 2001 feature that centered on an ogre named Shrek, who falls for Fiona, the princess of Far Far Away who has been cursed, trapped in the body of an ogre.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Monaghan, one of the stars of this season’s White Lotus, and Severance headliner Adam Scott have joined Robert De Niro in The Whisper Man, a crime thriller from Netflix.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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He was convicted in June of three federal crimes related to the purchase of a firearm and, in September, pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges.—
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arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Addressing the congregation that evening before offering Aaron some more personalized wisdom, Tim speaks about the necessity of accepting Jesus Christ into one’s life to counteract doubt and the temptation to sin.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2024
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Again and again, Stan’s Donald spends The Apprentice cataloging the ways in which he has been sinned against.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Capital felony murder charges were filed against two of the escapees, and other charges were pending against all four inmates, authorities said.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Trump was accused of illegally retaining the documents following his first term in the White House and was indicted in June 2023 on dozens of federal felony charges.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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With the brand’s eponymous founder sitting in the front row beside revered Calvin Klein models Kate Moss and Christy Turlington, the show strayed slightly from its typical adherence to minimalistic designs and streamlined silhouettes.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Friedland builds her drama through sharp honesty, and tough as its material may be, few films are so tonally flexible, so able to turn on a dime: stray moments of tenderness, humility, even absurdity poke through, with a love and care for Ruth shown by characters and creators alike.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Trespass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trespass. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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