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Boundary erosion: the gradual process in which
Boundary erosion: the gradual process in which boundary-setters enforce boundaries inconsistently, teaching boundary-testers that sufficient pressure at the right moment will produce the desired response, resulting in increased resistance to future boundary-setting attempts
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'boundary erosion' by identifying its genus (process of boundary weakening) and differentia (inconsistent enforcement leading to increased resistance). It distinguishes it from simple boundary failure by specifying the mechanism of learning and escalation involved.