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encroach

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  1. trespass              
 
en.croach \in-'kro-ch\ \m*nt\ vi [ME encrochen to get, seize, fr. MF 
   encrochier, fr. OF, fr. en-)X + croc, croche hook - more at CROCHET 1: to 
   enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights  of 
   another 2: to advance beyond desirable or normal limits  - en.croach.ment n