encroachment in Portuguese
encroachment in Portuguese is invasão, usurpação, violação — encroachment means the act of gradually intruding on someone else's land, rights or area of authority, or the intrusion itself.
encroachment in Portuguese
invasão
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
usurpação
An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
violação
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
transgressão
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
What does "encroachment" mean?
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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."
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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 Portuguese?
"encroachment" in Portuguese is invasão, usurpação, violação. 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 Portuguese, "encroachment" is invasão, usurpação, violação.
Are there other ways to say "encroachment" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "encroachment": invasão, usurpação, violação, transgressão.
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