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encroachment

UK
/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/
US
/ɪnˈkroʊtʃmənt/

Translations

encroachmentnoun
encroachments
pl
The encroachment of urban development into rural areas has been a growing concern for environmentalists.
L’empiètement de l’urbanisation sur les zones rurales est devenu une préoccupation croissante pour les écologistes.
Additional translations
intrusionSens plus général, notamment pour une atteinte progressive à un espace, à des droits ou à une propriété.
Synonyms
intrusion
incursion
violation
overstepping
imposition
trespass
invasion
encroachmentadjective
UK
/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/
US
/ɪnˈkroʊtʃmənt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "encroachment permit").

Definitions

encroachmentnoun
The act of gradually taking over or intruding on someone else's territory, rights, or property.
The encroachment of urban development into rural areas has been a growing concern for environmentalists.
(Law) A physical structure or extension that illegally intrudes onto another person's land or property.
The survey revealed that the garage was an encroachment onto the neighboring lot.
encroachmentadjective
Relating to or permitting an encroachment.
The city issued an encroachment permit for the new driveway.
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