01 n. The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.
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The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.“An unconstitutional encroachment of military power on the civil establishment.” — Bancroft.
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That which is taken by encroaching on another.
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An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.(Law)