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Embezzlement vs Encroachment - What's the difference?

embezzlement | encroachment |

As nouns the difference between embezzlement and encroachment

is that embezzlement is the fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner while encroachment is an entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.

embezzlement

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

    • Related terms

    * embezzle

    See also

    * forgery * fraud * larceny * quackery * usury

    encroachment

    English

    Alternative forms

    * incroachment

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • 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.
  • That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.
  • (legal) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

    • Related terms

    * encroach