encroachment

CEFRC1

/ɪŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The gradual spread into another person's space, rights, or property.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.

Examples

  • The encroachment of the neighbor's fence was a problem.

  • The government stopped the encroachment of the forest.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.

  2. An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.

  3. An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

More examples

In context

  • The residents complained about the encroachment of commercial buildings in their neighborhood.

  • At the same time, the encroachment of vegetation proceeds apace, and broom and brambles have already made portions of the line impassable, even on foot.

  • Ah! my brother, we do well to watch our birthright jealously; the least invasion on the meanest peasant, the slightest encroachment of the powerful, are not matters to be neglected—such are the first steps of tyranny.

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Origin

noun

From encroach + -ment.