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encroachment in German

encroachment in German is Eindringen, Eindringung, Vordringen — encroachment means the act of gradually intruding on someone else's land, rights or area of authority, or the intrusion itself.

encroachment in German

Eindringen
noun
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
Eindringung
noun
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
Vordringen
noun
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
Vorrücken
noun
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
Einbrechen
noun
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
Einbruch
noun
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
widerrechtliches Eindringen
noun
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
Übergriff
noun
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.

What does "encroachment" mean?

  1. noun The act of gradually intruding on someone else's land, rights or area of authority, or the intrusion itself.
    "Residents objected to the encroachment of housing on the green belt."
  2. noun A structure or part of a building that extends over a boundary onto neighbouring or public land.
    "The survey revealed a small encroachment where the garage crosses the property line."
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encroachment in a sentence

  • Residents objected to the encroachment of housing on the green belt.
  • The judge called the order an encroachment on parliamentary privilege.
  • The survey revealed a small encroachment where the garage crosses the property line.

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What is "encroachment" in German?

"encroachment" in German is Eindringen, Eindringung, Vordringen. encroachment means: The act of gradually intruding on someone else's land, rights or area of authority, or the intrusion itself.

How do you use "encroachment" in a sentence?

Example: "Residents objected to the encroachment of housing on the green belt." In German, "encroachment" is Eindringen, Eindringung, Vordringen.

Are there other ways to say "encroachment" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "encroachment": Eindringen, Eindringung, Vordringen, Vorrücken, Einbrechen, Einbruch.

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