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aggravated trespass

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noun

  1. law an offence in which a trespasser in the open air attempts to interfere with a lawful activity, such as hunting

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Sixteen people were previously arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass.

From BBC May 24, 2024

A force representative said the first three arrests were on suspicion of aggravated trespass after activists broke "into the race circuit shortly after midday" and climbed on to scaffolding around a big screen.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2023

Despite the chaotic arrest, the man sustained only minor injuries and was jailed for three misdemeanors: two counts of resisting arrest and one of aggravated trespass.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2023

The latter added that the protesters "have been arrested by Met police officers for criminal damage and aggravated trespass."

From Salon Oct. 15, 2022

The 21-year-old denied aggravated trespass but was found guilty at South Sefton Magistrates' Court.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2022

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