Definition of encroachment

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Encroachment (n.) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

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Sea Wall :: Sea wall () A wall, or embankment, to resist encroachments of the sea..
Infringement :: Infringement (n.) An encroachment on a patent, copyright, or other special privilege; a trespass..
Invasion :: Invasion (n.) The act of invading; the act of encroaching upon the rights or possessions of another; encroachment; trespass.
Intrusion :: Intrusion (n.) The act of intruding, or of forcing in; especially, the forcing (one's self) into a place without right or welcome; encroachment..
Encroach :: Encroach (n.) Encroachment.
Free :: Free (superl.) Not under an arbitrary or despotic government; subject only to fixed laws regularly and fairly administered, and defended by them from encroachments upon natural or acquired rights; enjoying political liberty..
Repel :: Repel (v. t.) To resist or oppose effectually; as, to repel an assault, an encroachment, or an argument..
Accroachment :: Accroachment (n.) An encroachment; usurpation.
Encroachment :: Encroachment (n.) The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.
Encroachment :: Encroachment (n.) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
Encroachingly :: Encroachingly (adv.) By way of encroachment.
Purpresture :: Purpresture (n.) Wrongful encroachment upon another's property; esp., any encroachment upon, or inclosure of, that which should be common or public, as highways, rivers, harbors, forts, etc..
Free :: Free (superl.) Not arbitrary or despotic; assuring liberty; defending individual rights against encroachment by any person or class; instituted by a free people; -- said of a government, institutions, etc..
Inroad :: Inroad (n.) The entrance of an enemy into a country with purposes of hostility; a sudden or desultory incursion or invasion; raid; encroachment.
Encroachment :: Encroachment (n.) That which is taken by encroaching on another.
Usurp :: Usurp (v. i.) To commit forcible seizure of place, power, functions, or the like, without right; to commit unjust encroachments; to be, or act as, a usurper..
Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) An encroachment or infringement.
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