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encroachment n. [
invasion, intrusion] any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts"
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encroachment n. [
trespass, violation, intrusion, usurpation] entry to another's property without right or permission
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encroachment n. [
impingement, impact] influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
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