Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkroʊtʃmənt/
noun an intrusion or trespassing on someone else's property or rights
A1 The encroachment of the neighbor's tree branches onto my property is causing damage to my fence.
A2 The encroachment of new buildings into the park has led to a decrease in green space.
B1 The encroachment of technology into our daily lives has both positive and negative effects.
B2 The encroachment of invasive species into the ecosystem is threatening the balance of the environment.
C1 The encroachment of government surveillance on citizens' privacy rights is a growing concern.
C2 The encroachment of corporate interests into politics has raised questions about the integrity of the democratic process.
formal The government is taking measures to prevent any further encroachment on protected lands.
informal Hey, did you see the new fence they put up to stop the encroachment on the park?
slang The neighbors are encroaching on our property line, we need to do something about it.
figurative His constant interruptions during the meeting were seen as an encroachment on the speaker's time.
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