Offside vs. Encroachment — What's the Difference?

(Sports) Illegally ahead of the ball or puck in the attacking zone.

The act or an instance of encroaching.

(Football) Illegally beyond the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped or ahead of the ball when the ball is kicked on a kickoff.

(Football) A violation of the rules in which a player enters the neutral zone and makes contact with an opponent prior to the snap of the ball.

An offside motion or play.

An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.

(sports) In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.

An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.

(US) To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk.

That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.

(bridge) Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

(law) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

To the side of a boat, opposite the primary side on which one paddles.

The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion.

(sports) An offside play.

That which is taken by encroaching on another.

The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.

An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

The right-hand side of a working animal such as a horse or bullock, especially when in harness.

Any entry into an area not previously occupied;

The side opposite the towpath.

Entry to another's property without right or permission

Illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck; - in sports such as football or hockey; as, the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside.

Influencing strongly;

Illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck;

Illegally in advance of the ball or puck