Trespasser
/ˈtrɛspæsər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who unlawfully enters or remains on property without the owner's consent.
The trespasser was asked to leave the premises immediately.
- (n.) In tort law, an individual who interferes with another's possession of land, giving rise to liability for damages.
The property owner sued the trespasser for damages caused by the unauthorized entry.
Forms
- trespassers
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Commentary
The term specifically applies to unauthorized entry or presence on land; in legal contexts, distinctions between types of trespassers can affect liability and duty owed by property owners.
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