jumping a claim

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jumping a claim [′jəm·piŋ ə ′klām]

(mining engineering)

Taking possession of a mining claim which has been abandoned.

Taking possession of a mining claim that is liable to forfeiture because the requirements of the law are unfulfilled.

Taking possession of a mining claim by stealth, fraud, or force.

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