interloping

English

Etymology

Noun form of the word interloper (see that etymology for more), +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

interloping (plural interlopings)

1. An act of intrusion or encroachment.

   There was an interloping on my property.

2. (historical) Illegal Indian trade within the area over which the Hudson's Bay Company held a trade monopoly.

Verb

interloping

1. present participle of interlope

Synonyms

• intrusion, interference, encroachment, infringement