enclosure

noun

1. 1

   Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

   “There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo.”

2. 2

   The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.

   “The enclosure of a photo with your letter is appreciated.”

3. 3

   An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.

   “He faced punishment for creating the fenced enclosure in a public park.”

4. 4

   The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.

   “At first, untrained horses resist enclosure.”

5. 5

   (British History) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.

   “Strip-farming disappeared after enclosure.”

6. 6

   The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.