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encroachment |
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encroachment [in′krōch·mənt] (mining engineering) Extraction of coal beyond the boundary that divides one mine area from another. (petroleum engineering) Replacement of oil or gas being withdrawn from a reservoir by groundwater. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He returns to call to a fearful reckoning, those who, during his absence, have done aught that can be construed offence or encroachment upon either the laws of the land or the privileges of the crown. The tradition was broken, the Brownon estates passed into alien hands and the only Brownons remaining in that place were underground in Oak Hill Cemetery, where, indeed, was a colony of them powerful enough to resist the encroachment of surrounding tribes and hold the best part of the grounds. Was this some new encroachment upon his rights and his liberties? |
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