Cotrespasser

/ˌkoʊˈtres.ə.sər/ noun

Definition

A person who trespasses on another's property together with one or more other people; a joint trespasser.

Etymology

From prefix 'co-' (together) + 'trespasser' (one who enters without permission). Trespasser comes from Old French 'trespasser' meaning to pass beyond.

Kelly Says

Legal language uses 'co-' prefixes to describe shared responsibility, which is why co-defendants, cotrespassers, and accomplices are all jointly liable—the law recognizes that collective action often deserves collective punishment.

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