How do I get past error - 8003 so I can empty trash?

When I try to empty trash I get the error message -8003
What needs to be done so I can empty the trash?

Launch Terminal.app(/Applications/Utility/Terminal), then type
cd ~/.Trash
chflags -R nouchg *
Then empty trash in Finder as usual.

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