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Vocabulary Entry
encroachment
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An intrusion on a person's territory, rights, or privacy.
Example Sentences
"The encroachment of urban development has led to the loss of natural habitats."
"He filed a complaint about the encroachment of his neighbor's fence onto his property."
"The encroachment of laws regulating freedom of speech has raised concerns among citizens."
V
verb
To intrude on a person's territory, rights, or privacy.
Example Sentences
"They began to encroach on the wetlands, threatening the local ecosystem."
"As the company tried to encroach into new markets, it faced fierce competition."
"The hikers were careful not to encroach on the wildlife sanctuary."