GRE Word List
ENCROACHMENT
to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
The meaning of the word encroachment is to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
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| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| vendor | one that vends : seller |
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