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Encroachment vs Overstepping - What's the difference?

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Encroachment is a related term of overstepping.


As a noun encroachment

is an entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.

As a verb overstepping 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.
  • overstepping

    English

    Verb

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