Legal Definitions - incroach

Definition: Incroach is an archaic term that means the same as encroach. Encroach means to gradually or stealthily enter into someone else's possessions or rights, or to unlawfully gain or intrude upon someone else's lands, property, or authority.

Examples:

• The new construction project incroached on the neighboring property, causing a dispute between the two landowners.
• The company's expansion plans encroached on the protected wildlife habitat, leading to protests from environmental groups.

These examples illustrate how incroach (or encroach) involves one party gradually or unlawfully taking over something that belongs to another party. In the first example, the construction project slowly encroached on the neighboring property, while in the second example, the company unlawfully encroached on the protected wildlife habitat. Both examples show how incroaching can lead to disputes and conflicts between parties.