trespass : Idioms & Phrases

• noun trespass that is not transient or intermittent but continues as long as the offending object remains
  
  • dumping his garbage on my land was a case of continuing trespass

WordNet

• noun an action brought to recover damages from a person who has taken goods or property from its rightful owner
  

WordNet

• (Jewish Antiq.), an offering in expiation of a trespass.

Webster 1913

• noun an action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss
  
  • a person struck by a log as it was thrown onto a road could maintain trespass against the thrower but one who was hurt by stumbling over it could maintain and action on the case

WordNet

• . (Law) See Action on the case, under Case.

Webster 1913

• noun the defendant unlawfully enters the land of the plaintiff
  

WordNet

• noun trespass with force and arms resulting in injury to another's person or property
  

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