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Term: TRAP
Definition: A trap is a tool or device used to catch living creatures, like a snare or a pitfall. It can also refer to a sneaky plan or trick to catch someone off guard. In legal terms, a trap can be a dangerous condition that the property owner knows about but doesn't warn others about. It's important to be careful around traps to avoid getting hurt or caught.
Definition: A trap is a device or contrivance used to capture living creatures or catch someone unawares. It can also refer to an ultrahazardous hidden peril of which the property owner or occupier has knowledge.
These examples illustrate how traps can be used to capture animals or people, and how they can be legal or illegal depending on their design and purpose. They also show how a trap can exist even if it was not intended to catch anything, but poses a danger to those who are unaware of it.