enˈcroach on sth

enˈcroach on sth
phrasal verb
1) to gradually take something such as power or authority from someone else
The federal government is encroaching on states' rights.[/ex]
2) to gradually cover more land

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  • enˈcroach uˌpon sth — phrasal verb 1) to gradually take something such as power or authority from someone else The federal government is encroaching on states rights.[/ex] 2) to gradually cover more land …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

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