EGAVE

encroachment

About 1.22 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

Similar words

intrusion trespass impingement violation invasion impact incursion inroad trespassing intrusiveness

Often followed by

of on upon by and in into is from

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