- 1
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.uncountableusually
- 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.
- 2
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.uncountableusually
- 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.
- 3
That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.uncountableusually
- 4
An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.uncountableusually
encroachment
in'krәutʃmәnt3 senses · 71 ms
Level C1