trespass

• Substantiv, das das unbefugte Betreten oder Eindringen in fremdes Eigentum oder in die Rechte anderer bezeichnet; auch eine Klage auf Schadensersatz wegen einer solchen Rechtsverletzung.

A noun referring to an unlawful act of entering or interfering with another person's property without permission, or a legal action to recover damages for such interference.

1. Wrongful interference with propertyC1formallegal

   A legal term for an unlawful act that interferes with another person's possession of property, whether real or personal, or the legal action taken to recover damages for such interference.

   Eigentumsstörung

   • The court found him guilty of trespass on the land.
   • She filed a lawsuit for trespass against her neighbor.
   • The lawyer argued that the damage constituted a trespass.

   Synonymeencroachmentinfringementinterferenceintrusioninvasion

2. Unauthorized entryB2formallegal

   The act of entering someone else's property without permission or legal right.

   Unbefugtes Betreten

   • The sign clearly warned against trespass.
   • They were arrested for trespass on private property.
   • Hunting without permission is considered trespass.

   Synonymeencroachmentinfringementintrusioninvasion

• Verb, das das unbefugte Betreten fremden Grundstücks oder Eigentums bezeichnet oder (veraltet) das Begehen einer Übertretung oder Sünde.

A verb used to indicate the act of entering someone's land or property without permission, or (archaically) to commit an offense or sin.

1. Enter unlawfully on someone's propertyB2formallegal

   To enter someone's land or property without permission.

   Unbefugtes Betreten

   • The sign clearly says 'No Trespassing'.
   • He was arrested for trespassing on private land.
   • They trespassed onto the farmer's field.

   Synonymeencroachintrudeinvade

2. Make excessive use ofC1formal

   To take advantage of something in an unfair or excessive way.

   Missbrauchen

   • You should not trespass on their hospitality.
   • He trespassed upon her patience with his constant complaints.
   • They felt he was trespassing on their generosity.

   Synonymeabuseexploitmisuse

   Antonymehonorrespect

3. Break the lawB2formallegal

   To commit an offense or violate a legal rule.

   Gesetz brechen

   • Anyone who trespasses against the law will be punished.
   • He trespassed against the regulations of the city.
   • They were warned not to trespass against the new ordinance.

   Synonymebreachcontraveneinfringeoffendsintransgressviolate

   Antonymecomplyconformobey

4. Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral lawC1formal

   To act against a religious or moral principle.

   Sündigen

   • Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
   • He felt he had trespassed against his own conscience.
   • To lie is to trespass against the moral code.

   Synonymeerrfall from graceoffendsinstraytransgress

   Antonymefollowobey

5. Pass beyond (limits or boundaries)C1formal

   To go beyond a set limit or boundary, either physically or metaphorically.

   Grenzen überschreiten

   • His remarks trespassed the bounds of good taste.
   • The river trespassed its banks during the flood.
   • She felt his questions trespassed the limits of privacy.

   Synonymecrossencroachexceedinfringeintrudeoversteptransgress

   Antonymeobserveremainrespectstay