Past tense for to enter someone's land or property without permission
“No one would trespass on our land without being invited.”
Past tense for to commit an error or offense
“Those who trespass against norms are punished if they are caught, possibly even in court.”
Past tense for to fail to conform to a rule, law, regulation or obligation
“Anyhow, I am ready to trespass the laws of propriety if only I can get in somehow or other.”
Past tense for to offend against, to wrong (someone)
“The man that will not forgive cannot be a subject in this kingdom where there is forgiveness, because he wishes none to trespass against him without making them suffer for it.”
Past tense for to (unfairly) exploit or take advantage of (something)
“She really must not trespass on his hospitality.”
Past tense for to intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs
Past tense for to force one's way into a place or building illegally
Past tense for to act on one's own authority, without asking for permission
Past tense for to gain access to something, especially forcefully or unlawfully
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