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Encroachment vs Trespassing - What's the difference?

encroachment | trespassing |

As nouns the difference between encroachment and trespassing

is that encroachment is an entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion while trespassing is the act of walking on private property.

As a verb trespassing is

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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

    trespassing

    English

    Noun

  • The act of walking on private property

    • Verb

    (head)