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ENCROACHMENT
impingement, encroachment, impact
(noun) influencing strongly; “they resented the impingement of American values on European culture”
trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion, usurpation
(noun) entry to another’s property without right or permission
invasion, encroachment, intrusion
(noun) any entry into an area not previously occupied; “an invasion of tourists”; “an invasion of locusts”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
encroachment (usually uncountable, plural encroachments)
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.
(legal) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
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Source: Wiktionary
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)
Definition: An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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