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aggravated trespass

British

noun

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

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Sixteen people were previously arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

All three protesters were convicted of aggravated trespass at City of London Magistrates' Court last month.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2023

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

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