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encroachment

/eŋˈkroʊtʃmənt/ American
  • n. 侵犯, 侵占
Definition
  • n. a gradual intrusion onto someone's rights or property
Example
The new building was seen as an encroachment on public parkland.
这座新建筑被视为对公共绿地的侵占。