What is the meaning of encroachment?

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

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