Encroachment Definition

ĕn-krōchmənt
encroachments
noun
encroachments
The act or an instance of encroaching.
American Heritage
A violation of the rules in which a player enters the neutral zone and makes contact with an opponent prior to the snap of the ball.
American Heritage

An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.

Wiktionary

An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.

Wiktionary

That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.

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Other Word Forms of Encroachment

Noun

Singular:
encroachment
Plural:
encroachments

Origin of Encroachment

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