Encroachment Definition & Meaning

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Encroachment

Encroachment Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Encroachment? [n] influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" [n] entry to another's property without right or permission [n] any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Encroachment: impact \| impingement \| intrusion \| intrusion \| invasion \| trespass \| usurpation \| violation Related Terms \| Find terms related to Encroachment: adoption \| appropriation \| arrogation \| assumption \| entrance \| entrenchment \| impingement \| imposition \| incursion \| infiltration \| influx \| infraction \| infringement \| injection \| inroad \| insinuation \| interference \| interjection \| interloping \| interposition \| interposure \| interruption \| intervention \| intrusion \| invasion \| irruption \| obtrusion \| overstepping \| playing God \| seizure \| transgression \| trespass \| trespassing \| unlawful entry \| usurpation See Also \| actus reus \| entering \| entrance \| influence \| inroad \| misconduct \| wrongdoing \| wrongful conduct Encroachment In Webster's Dictionary \En*croach"ment\, n. 1. The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion. An unconstitutional encroachment of military power on the civil establishment. --Bancroft. 2. That which is taken by encroaching on another. 3. (Law) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

Encroachment Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Encroachment?

[n] influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
[n] entry to another's property without right or permission
[n] any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts"

Encroachment In Webster's Dictionary

\En*croach"ment\, n.
1. The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights
   or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.

         An unconstitutional encroachment of military power
         on the civil establishment.           --Bancroft.

2. That which is taken by encroaching on another.

3. (Law) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of
   another.

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