encroach

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Taivutus
ind. prees. y. 3. p.	encroaches
part. prees.	encroaching
imp. & part. perf.	encroached

encroach

1. (intransitiivinen) tunkeutua vähitellen (tai varkain); kajota vähitellen (tai salassa); hivuttautua

   the gradually encroaching urban area

   • to encroach (up)on tunkeutua johonkin

   Tomcats don't like other cats encroaching on their turf.

   The structure encroaches on an adjoining property and must be removed.

   From Moscow's perspective, NATO has encroached on former Warsaw Pact and even former Soviet territory.

   • to encroach (up)on kajota johonkin

   The prince encoached upon the king's rights.

   This kind of law can encroache on our constitutional rights.

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• encroachment