타인의 권리, 재산, 권한 등을 서서히 또는 불법적으로 침해하거나 침범하는 행위.
The act of gradually or stealthily taking over the rights, property, or authority of another.
예문:
"The new legislation was criticized as a dangerous encroachment on individual civil liberties."
"He viewed the manager's constant interference as an encroachment on his professional autonomy."
설정된 한계나 자연적 경계를 넘어 서서히 나아가는 것, 특히 토지나 서식지의 상실을 초래하는 과정.
A gradual advance beyond established or natural limits, often leading to the loss of land or habitat.
예문:
"The encroachment of the sea onto the coastline has forced many residents to move further inland."
"Conservationists are worried about the encroachment of urban development into the national park."
인접한 타인의 토지나 부동산 경계를 불법적으로 침범하여 설치된 구조물이나 물체.
A physical object or structure that illegally intrudes onto an adjacent property.
예문:
"The survey revealed an encroachment where the neighbor's shed was built two feet over the property line."
"The title insurance policy did not cover the existing encroachment of the driveway onto the public sidewalk."
미식축구에서 수비수가 스냅 전 중립 지역에 진입하여 상대 선수와 접촉했을 때 발생하는 반칙.
A penalty in American football occurring when a defensive player enters the neutral zone and makes contact with an opponent before the snap.
예문:
"The referee threw a flag for encroachment, giving the offense an easy five-yard gain."
"The defensive lineman's early jump resulted in a costly encroachment penalty during the final minute."