Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jump-a-claim
verb
/ˈjʌmp ə kleɪm/
Definition
To seize or stake a claim on a mining site without having the legal right to do so.
Examples
- Many prospectors would jump-a-claim when they saw gold on someone else’s territory.
- He was warned against jumping-a-claim, as it could lead to legal disputes.
Meaning
The act of opportunistically taking control of a mining site, often disregarding legal ownership or established rights.
Synonyms
- seize
- claim illegally
- appropriate
