noun
- the act or practice of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied area of land or a building without legal permission
Usage: informal
Examples
- The city council addressed the issue of squattering in vacant buildings downtown.
- Squattering has become more common during the housing crisis.
- The property owner took legal action to prevent squattering on his land.
- Local authorities are working to reduce squattering in abandoned warehouses.
- The documentary explored the reasons behind urban squattering.
- Anti-squattering measures were installed on the empty lot.