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encroachment

[en-krohch-muhnt]

noun

  1. an act or instance of encroaching.

  2. anything taken by encroaching.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonencroachment noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of encroachment1

1425–75; late Middle English encrochement < Anglo-French. See encroach, -ment
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These valleys were originally designated as no-construction zones but over the years, encroachment has taken place and later changes in the law permitted infrastructure projects to be built in the area, he says.

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That sector represents just 0.04% of GDP, but clearly this will be a big disappointment to some fishing communities, concerned by an encroachment of rights.

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Once hopeful viewers are “far from urban encroachment,” their chance of catching more shooting stars is much better, he said.

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Only in solidarity with others can we resist the encroachment of corporate authoritarianism.

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Blue-state governors and legislatures must be held accountable on efforts to protect voting rights, expand racial justice initiatives, and resist authoritarian encroachments.

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