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intrusion - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'intrusion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Intrusion [ n.]
- The act of intruding, or of forcing in; especially, the forcing (one's self) into a place without right or welcome; encroachment.
- The penetrating of one rock, while in a plastic or metal state, into the cavities of another.
- The entry of a stranger, after a particular estate or freehold is determined, before the person who holds in remainder or reversion has taken possession.
- The settlement of a minister over 3 congregation without their consent.

Meaning of 'intrusion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . intrusion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- any entry into an area not previously occupied
Example in sentence:
  • an invasion of locusts;
  • an invasion of tourists