encroachment
/ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ · en·crotch·ment
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- An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion. The new development encroached upon the natural habitat of the local wildlife.
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- An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement. The company's encroachment on the neighbor's property led to a lengthy lawsuit.
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- That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion. The profits from the company's encroachment on the neighbor's land were seized by the authorities.
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Did you know? The word 'encroachment' is often used in real estate and land law to describe the process of a property owner expanding their land into an adjacent area, often without permission.