An unlawful entry or violation of property made in response to a prior trespass by another party.
From counter- + trespass. Trespass comes from Old French trespasser meaning 'to cross over.' Countertrespass describes a retaliatory violation.
Legally, countertrespass creates fascinating boundary disputes—if someone cuts through your land, can you legally cross theirs in retaliation, or does each trespass stand independently in court?
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