encroachment
Definition
The act of intruding on or violating a boundary, right, or domain, often gradually or subtly.
Example
"The construction of the new housing development was seen as an encroachment on protected wetland areas."
The act of intruding on or violating a boundary, right, or domain, often gradually or subtly.
"The construction of the new housing development was seen as an encroachment on protected wetland areas."