Definition of Interlope

1. Verb. Encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license.

Generic synonyms: Interfere, Interpose, Intervene, Step In
Derivative terms: Interloper

Definition of Interlope

1. v. i. To run between parties and intercept without right the advantage that one should gain from the other; to traffic without a proper license; to intrude; to forestall others; to intermeddle.

Definition of Interlope

1. Verb. To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others’ affairs. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Interlope

1. [v -LOPED, -LOPING, -LOPES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Interlope

interlocutor
interlocutories
interlocutors
interlocutory
interlocutory injunction
interlocutour
interlocutress
interlocutresses
interlocutrice
interlocutrices
interlocutrix
interloop
interlooped
interlooping
interloops
interlope (current term)
interloped
interloper
interlopers
interlopes
interloping
interlucation
interlude
interluded
interluder
interluders
interludes
interluding
interluency
interlunar

Literary usage of Interlope

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Handy Pocket Dictionary of the English Language by Thomas Joseph Carey (1892)
"Interlocu'tion, n. interchange of speech; dialogue. Interloc'utor, л. one who talks with another; a questioner. InterlopE', г.,i. (ed, ing), to intermeddle; ..."

2. The Royal Phraseological English-French, French-English Dictionary by John Charles Tarver (1845)
"Ta interlope, p. я. agir en interlope; ... (of commerce, of a ship), commerce interlope, vaisseau interlope. (Of a person. ..."

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