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encroachment

/ɛnˈkrəʊmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does encroachment mean?

noun

The act of encroaching, or the state of being encroached upon; an infringement or invasion of a boundary or right.

Example

"The developer's encroachment on the neighboring property sparked a heated dispute."

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