Definitions
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- noun The act of
walking onprivate property - verb Present participle of
trespass .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective gradually intrusive without right or permission
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Examples
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INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, very dramatic developments in this standoff between Iran and Britain with a second crew member of the captured naval patrol captured eight days ago in the Persian Gulf by Iranian forces appearing on Iranian state television confessing to what he calls trespassing in Iranian waters.
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Well, a second crew member, as you mentioned, there from that British Royal Navy ship that was taken over by Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf eight days ago has appeared on Iranian state television confessing to what he calls trespassing in Iranian waters.
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I know in Va it must be visibly posted no trespassing from the stream.
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Not sure what ethics you follow, but trespassing is wrong, and illegal, as is poaching.
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Not sure what ethics you follow, but trespassing is wrong, and illegal, as is poaching.
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I know in Va it must be visibly posted no trespassing from the stream.
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Right, Cheryl -- former AG's don't play dumb. she wants to raise money? cut the damn payments and bene's to illegal aliens in WA! no citizenship, no state benefits.simple. trespassing is not "hard-working"
Sound Politics: Mrs. Gregoire unapologetically backs down from ethics misstep 2006
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He might be guilty of some other offense, but to say that he’s guilty of trespassing is positively Orwellian.
Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » We Have Adopted a Socialist Definition of Property in Arizona 2010
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We get still more details about Neider’s theory of why she was not trespassing from the Asbury Park Press:
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The law has a total of 38 separate provisions that can sorted out into five different categories that: mandate the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local law enforcement agencies; require immigrants to carry identification and define as trespassing the presence of any undocumented migrant anywhere in Arizona; outlaw the practice of hiring day workers; prohibit the transportation of undocumented migrants; and empower the state to prosecute employers who hire undocumented immigrants.
Ben Daniel: Arizona Immigration Law Founded on Fear and Falsehood 2010
vendingmachine commented on the word trespassing
Purple paint has the same legal weight as "No Trespassing" signs in Texas, Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas.
The Purple Paint Statute (RSMO 569.145), provides yet another way for Missouri landowners to protect their property from trespassers. Landowners can still use "No Trespassing" signs; however, the Purple Paint Statute allows landowners to mark trees or posts with purple paint as a warning to would-be trespassers. Just like a "No Trespassing" sign or actual communication to individuals that no trespassing is allowed, the purple paint marks are considered to be adequate notice to the public that no trespassing is allowed on the property.
Missouri's law is similar to one that has been used in Arkansas since 1989. These statutes were enacted to provide landowners with an economical and easy way to keep out unwanted trespassers. The law does not require that property marked with the purple paint also be fenced, thus it is an economical alternative for landowners who do not otherwise need to fence their property. Additionally, it prevents a problem encountered when using "No Trespassing" signs -- purple paint marks can't be taken down, destroyed, or stolen.
Many people across the state are not aware that the statute exists. Regardless, the statute imputes notice to would-be trespassers. All land marked with purple paint in the manner described by the statute is considered to be adequate notice to the public. It fulfills the same function as a "No Trespassing" sign, a fence, or telling someone not to come onto your property.
February 18, 2016
ruzuzu commented on the word trespassing
I love this. Thanks, vm!
February 19, 2016
vendingmachine commented on the word trespassing
Does Nebraska have any purple paint statutes?
In some states, purple paint means NO HUNTING. In other states, different colors of paint are used for NO TRESPASSING and NO HUNTING.
February 20, 2016
ruzuzu commented on the word trespassing
Not that I know of, vm. When I was a kid we used to have big yellow and black hand-painted signs that said "POSTED NO HUNTING" but they never seemed to do much good.
February 22, 2016