encroachment

[ en-krohch-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act or instance of encroaching.
2. anything taken by encroaching.

Other Words From

• nonen·croachment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of encroachment¹

1425–75; late Middle English encrochement < Anglo-French. See encroach, -ment

Example Sentences

He would rather the government focus on reviving the railway line and protect Georgians from creeping Russian encroachment on Georgian land.

From BBC

“We want to push to stop the further encroachment of sexual predators.”

From Los Angeles Times

China on Monday launched new military drills off the coast of Taiwan in what it described as "punishment" for a speech given by its president William Lai, when he vowed to "resist annexation" or "encroachment upon our sovereignty".

From BBC

In a thinly-veiled reference to China's claim over the island, Lai said he would "uphold the commitment to resist annexation or encroachment upon our sovereignty."

From BBC

He and an assistant were given 15-yard penalties on the ensuing kickoff, then Sierra Canyon picked up a five-yard encroachment penalty.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inroad
• intrusion
• invasion