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1. Any entry into an area not previously occupied
   "an encroachment of tourists";
   - invasion, intrusion
    
2. Entry to another's property without right or permission
   - trespass, violation, intrusion, usurpation
    
3. Influencing strongly
   "they resented the encroachment of American values on European culture";
   - impingement, impact

Derived forms: encroachments

Type of: actus reus, entering, entrance, influence, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct

Encyclopedia: Encroachment