En-crōach'ment, n.
n. 1. The act of entering gradually on the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.
An unconstitutional encroachment of military power on the civil establishment. Bancroft.
Sense 2. That which is taken by encroaching on another.
Sense 3. (Law.) The unlawful gaining upon the rights or possessions of another; the taking of more than is one's right or due. Cowell. Tomlins.