encroachment

1. n. The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion. Source: opted

2. n. That which is taken by encroaching on another. Source: opted

3. n. An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another. Source: opted

4. n. any entry into an area not previously occupied Source: wordnet

5. n. entry to another's property without right or permission Source: wordnet

6. n. influencing strongly Source: wordnet

7. 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. Source: webster

8. n:100 n any entry into an area not previously occupied n entry to another's property without right or permission n influencing strongly Source: ecdict

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