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encroach verb

  /ɛŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ , /ɪŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/
  • (intransitive) To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
 loukata, tunkeutua
  • (intransitive) To advance gradually beyond due limits.
 tunkeutua

encroachment noun

  /ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ , /ɪŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/
  • An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
  • An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
 tunkeutuminen
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