jumps 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. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump a claim
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jumps a claim. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jumps%20a%20claim

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