interlope

  

in·ter·lope

[in-ter-lohp, in-ter-lohp]
verb (used without object), in·ter·loped, in·ter·lop·ing.
1.
to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.
2.
to thrust oneself into the affairs of others.
Origin:
1595–1605; probably back formation from interloper, equivalent to inter- + -loper (see landloper)

Related forms
in·ter·lop·er, noun

Synonyms
1. trespass, poach, encroach. 2. meddle.
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interlope

verb
encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license 
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Interlope is always a great word to know.
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