Noun
The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.
That which is taken by encroaching on another.
An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
Source: Webster's dictionarythey resented the impingement of American values on European culture Source: Internet
an invasion of tourists Source: Internet
an invasion of locusts Source: Internet
According to his biographer, Fiona Deans Halloran, Nast was "intensely opposed to the encroachment of Catholic ideas into public education". Source: Internet
According to the official, there was resistance from the management of the college, but the revenue department officials convinced the GITAM officials that the land had been in encroachment for a long time. Source: Internet
Although a snake is defending itself from the encroachment of its victim into the snake's immediate vicinity, the unannounced and deadly strike may seem unduly vengeful when measured against the unwitting victim's perceived lack of blameworthiness. Source: Internet