encroachment (n.)

  1. any entry into an area not previously occupied; an invasion of tourists; an invasion of locusts

    [ Syn: invasion , intrusion ]

  2. entry to anothers property without right or permission

    [ Syn: trespass , violation , intrusion , usurpation ]

  3. influencing strongly; they resented the impingement of American values on European culture

    [ Syn: impingement , impact ]

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