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A gradual intrusion into another space, right, or activity.

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encroachment

Residents objected to the encroachment of parking lots on the green space.
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Over time, the needs of the drawing group and the model makers began to diverge as each took on different projects. They could still converge on a practical solution for shared storage, but the growing encroachment of large models into the quiet area needed attention.
From Boundaries and Connections.
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