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trespass to chattels

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The tort of intentionally interfering with another person's lawful possession of a chattel (movable personal property).

uncountable

Examples

“Relying on the allegations detailed above, Glacier claimed that the Union intentionally destroyed the company’s concrete and that this conduct amounted to common law conversion and trespass to chattels.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

trespassage Trespassed trespassee Trespasser Trespassers Trespasses

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