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entrench

ent·rench

UK/ənˈtɹent͡ʃ/ US/ɪnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/ uncommon

verb

1.
2.

impinge or infringe upon

  • “This impinges on my rights as an individual”
  • “This matter entrenches on other domains”
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3.

occupy a trench or secured area

  • “The troops dug in for the night”
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Origin

From en- + trench. First attested in the 1550s.

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