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encroachment
/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/
noun
wtargnięcie
Also
naruszenie(n)zakusy
Definition
The act of gradually taking away someone's rights, property, or territory, or moving into an area where you are not wanted.
Examples
The city council was concerned about the encroachment of urban development on natural habitats.
Rada miasta była zaniepokojona wtargnięciem rozwoju miejskiego na naturalne siedliska.
They viewed the new law as an encroachment on their personal freedom.
Uważali nowe prawo za naruszenie ich osobistej wolności.
Collocations
urban encroachmentencroachment on privacyforest encroachment
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