encroachment
About 1.22 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
- noun An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
- noun That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.
- 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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