encroachment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.
An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

/ɪŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ /ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-encroachment.wav

encroachment encroachments incroachment

From encroach + -ment.

encroach

nonencroachment

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