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encroachment definition
encroachment |
Grep of noun encroachment encroachment Overview of noun encroachment The noun encroachment has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (3) invasion, encroachment, intrusion -- (any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts"; "a viral invasion") 2. trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion -- (entry to another's property without right or permission) 3. impingement, encroachment, impact -- (influencing strongly: "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture") Overview of noun encroachment The noun encroachment has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (3) invasion, encroachment, intrusion -- (any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts"; "a viral invasion") 2. trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion -- (entry to another's property without right or permission) 3. impingement, encroachment, impact -- (influencing strongly: "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture")
encroachment definition