Noun encroachment has 3 senses
  1. invasion, encroachment, intrusion - any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts"
    --1 is a kind of entrance, entering
    Derived form: verb encroach1
  2. trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion, usurpation - entry to another's property without right or permission
    --2 is a kind of wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
    --2 has particulars: inroad
    Derived form: verb encroach1
  3. impingement, encroachment, impact - influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
    --3 is a kind of influence
    Derived form: verb encroach2
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