encroachment

• Nom désignant un empiètement progressif ou un dépassement des limites établies, par exemple d'un territoire, de droits ou de privilèges.

A noun referring to the act of gradually intruding upon or exceeding the proper limits of something, such as territory, rights, or privileges.

1. Gradual intrusionC1formal

   The act of gradually taking away someone else's rights, land, or privileges.

   empiètement graduel

   • The encroachment of the city into the countryside is a growing concern.
   • They protested against the encroachment on their traditional lands.
   • The company's expansion led to an encroachment on public spaces.

   Synonymesimpingementinfringementintrusioninvasiontrespassusurpation

   Antonymesconsiderationobservanceregardrespect

2. Legal violationC1formal

   An unlawful entry onto another person's property or interference with their rights.

   Empiètement juridique

   • The fence was considered an encroachment on the neighbor's property.
   • The court ruled that the building was an encroachment on public land.
   • Legal action was taken to stop the encroachment.

   Synonymesimpingementinfringementintrusioninvasiontrespassviolation