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trespassing, illegal entry, unlawful intrusion
The act of entering someone's property, building, or territory without permission or legal right. A legal term commonly seen in news reports.
不法侵入で逮捕された。
He was arrested for trespassing.
敷地への不法侵入を防ぐためにカメラを設置した。
Cameras were installed to prevent trespassing on the property.
深夜に学校に不法侵入した疑いで、男が取り調べを受けている。
A man is being questioned on suspicion of illegally entering a school late at night.
USAGE:
A legal and news term. In Japanese criminal law, this corresponds to 住居侵入罪 (crime of trespass). Frequently seen in news reports about break-ins and unauthorized entry.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不法侵入する (to trespass)
- 不法侵入者 (trespasser)
- 不法侵入の疑い (suspicion of trespassing)
- 不法侵入で逮捕される (to be arrested for trespassing)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 侵入: intrusion, entry — neutral, can be legal or illegal
- 不法侵入: specifically illegal entry