encroachment

Meanings

• noun

  The action or process of gradually infringing on or encroaching upon the rights or territory of another.

  - "The encroachment of developers onto protected land has been a contentious issue."
  - "The encroachment of foreign powers into domestic affairs is a matter of international concern."

• noun

  The gradual increase or spread of something, especially a problem or negative influence.

  - "The encroachment of technology into our daily lives has been a subject of debate."
  - "The encroachment of debt can lead to financial instability."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encroachment
advancement , encampment , extension , improvement

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Variants

List of all variants of encroachment that leads to same result
encroach , encroached , encroacher , encroachers , encroaches , encroaching , encroachment , encroachments

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Etymology

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From Old French encrochance, from en (in) + crochance (a hook, spur), from croche (hook).

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Trivia

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1. Encroachment is often used in the context of environmental issues, such as the encroachment of human development on natural habitats.

2. In legal terms, encroachment can also refer to the gradual expansion of a body of water onto land.

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Related Concepts

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1. infringement: The act of breaking or disregarding a law or rule.

2. trespass: The act of entering or occupying property belonging to another without permission.

3. encroachment law: A legal concept that refers to the gradual expansion of rights or boundaries, often in relation to property or territory.

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Culture

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Encroachment has been used in literature and art to explore themes of invasion, infringement, and trespassing. In music, the term encroachment can refer to the borrowing or blending of elements from different genres or styles.

How to Memorize "encroachment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hook or spur gradually encroaching on something, like a wave gradually encroaching on the shore.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of encroaching or infringing on something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Encroachments are hooks that grab and take' to remember the definition.

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