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Interlope

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Verb

1. interlope

encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license

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Interlope

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verb (intransitive)
to intrude or interfere in the affairs of others

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Interlope

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verb intransitiveWord forms: ˌinterˈloped or ˌinterˈloping
1.  Archaic
to intrude on another's trading rights or privileges
2. 
to intrude or meddle in others' affairs

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Interlope

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n.
1. One that interferes with the affairs of others, often for selfish reasons; a meddler.
2. One that intrudes in a place, situation, or activity: "When these interlopers choke out native species, ecologists see a danger signal" (William K. Stevens).
3. Archaic
a. One that trespasses on a trade monopoly, as by conducting unauthorized trade in an area designated to a chartered company.
b. A ship or other vessel used in such trade.

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