jumping a claim

A form of jump a claim — To enter upon and take possession of land to which another has acquired a claim by prior entry and occupation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of jump a claim
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jumping a claim. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jumping%20a%20claim

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“jumping a claim.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jumping%20a%20claim. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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