jump a claim
(historical, Australia, Western US) To enter upon and take possession of land to which another has acquired a claim by prior entry and occupation.
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(historical, Australia, Western US) To enter upon and take possession of land to which another has acquired a claim by prior entry and occupation.
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(historical, Australia, Western US) The act of one who jumps a claim.
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