En*croach"ment (?), n.
1.
The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.
An unconstitutional encroachment of military power on the civil establishment.
Bancroft.
2.
That which is taken by encroaching on another.
3. Law
An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
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