-mənt noun
( -s )
: the act of impinging or the state of being impinged upon: as
a. : a sharp collision : a striking or dashing against
b. : influence , effect , encroachment , infringement
the impingement of American power upon Asiatic life without adequate comprehension of the vast complexities of Asiatic politics — Reinhold Niebuhr
the impingement of Russia's security aims upon interests of Britain or the U.S. — Allan Taylor
Synonyms: see impact