trespass

Trespass is defined as to go onto someone's property, or to cross a social boundary.

(verb)

An example of to trespass is to walk onto private land to hunt.
An example of to trespass is to give a hug to someone who doesn’t like to be touched by others.

The definition of a trespass is an action that is intrusive or offensive.

(noun)

An example of a trespass is breaking into someone’s home.

See trespass in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to go beyond the limits of what is considered right or moral; do wrong; transgress
to go on another's land or property without permission or right
to intrude or encroach: to trespass on one's time
Law to commit a trespass

Origin: ME trespassen < OFr trespasser < VL *transpassare, to pass across < L trans-, trans- + VL *passare, to pass < L passus: see pace

noun

the act or an instance of trespassing; specif.,

a moral offense; transgression
an encroachment or intrusion
Law an illegal act done forcefully against another's person, rights, or property; also, legal action for damages resulting from this

Origin: ME trespas < OFr < the v.

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See trespass in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb tres·passed, tres·pass·ing, tres·pass·es

To commit an offense or a sin; transgress or err.
Law To commit an unlawful injury to the person, property, or rights of another, with actual or implied force or violence, especially to enter onto another's land wrongfully.
To infringe on the privacy, time, or attention of another: “I must . . . not trespass too far on the patience of a good-natured critic” (Henry Fielding).

noun (trĕsˈpăsˌ, -pəs)