Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

claim-jumper

noun

/kleɪm ˈdʒʌmpər/

Definition

A person who unlawfully occupies land that is already claimed by someone else.

Examples

The claim-jumper was quickly confronted by the rightful owner of the land.
Many claim-jumpers would often take advantage of the confusion during the gold rushes.
After discovering the claim-jumper, the miners rallied together to protect their territories.

Meaning

Claim-jumper refers to an individual who takes possession of a piece of land that is legally claimed by another person, often with the intent to assert their own claim over the land.