Definition of Encroachment

Noun: encroachment en'krowch-munt or in'krowch-munt

Any entry into an area not previously occupied
"an encroachment of tourists";
- invasion, intrusion
Entry to another's property without right or permission
- trespass, violation, intrusion, usurpation
Influencing strongly
"they resented the encroachment of American values on European culture";
- impingement, impact