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Webster 1913 Edition
Encroachment
En-croach′ment
,Noun.
1.
The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.
An unconstitutional
encroachment
of military power on the civil establishment. Bancroft.
2.
That which is taken by encroaching on another.
3.
(Law)
An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
Webster 1828 Edition
Encroachment
ENCROACHMENT
,Noun.
1.
That which is taken by encroaching on another.2.
In law, if a tenant owes two shillings rent service to the lord, and the lord takes three, it is an encroachment.Definition 2024
encroachment
encroachment
English
Alternative forms
Noun
encroachment (usually uncountable, plural encroachments)
- An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
- An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
- That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.
- (law) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
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Translations
entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon
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intrusion upon another's possessions or rights
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that which is gained by unlawful intrusion
unlawful diminution
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