interlope
pronunciation
How to pronounce interlope in British English: UK [ˌɪntə'ləʊp]
How to pronounce interlope in American English: US [ˌɪntə'loʊp]
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- Verb:
- encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license
Word Origin
- interlope (v.)
- early 17c., a back-formation from interloper, or else from inter- + lope (see interloper). Related: Interloped; interloping.