trespass on sth

trespass on sth
UK US trespass on sth
Phrasal Verb with trespass({{}}/ˈtrespəs/ verb [I] LAW
to unfairly use someone else's ideas, time, help, etc. for your own advantage: »

The Florida court seemed to be trespassing on the legislature's prerogative.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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