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Webster 1913 Edition

Encroachment

En-croach′ment

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Noun.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Encroachment

ENCROACHMENT

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Noun.
The entering gradually on the rights or possessions of another, and taking possession; unlawful intrusion; advance into the territories or jurisdiction of another,by silent means, or without right.
1.
That which is taken by encroaching on another.
2.
In law, if a tenant owes two shillings rent service to the lord, and the lord takes three, it is an encroachment.

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