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 Definition of encroachment  

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Definitions of 'encroachment' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) invasion, encroachment, intrusion
any entry into an area not previously occupied
"an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts"

2. (noun) trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion, usurpation
entry to another's property without right or permission

3. (noun) impingement, encroachment, impact
influencing strongly
"they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"


Definitions of 'encroachment' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) encroachment
the act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion

2. (noun) encroachment
that which is taken by encroaching on another

3. (noun) encroachment
an unlawful diminution of the possessions of another


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