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Intrusion
01
the act of entering an area that was previously unoccupied or reserved
Examples
The sudden intrusion of tourists changed the quiet of the village.
An intrusion of weeds took over the garden.
02
entry into a place or situation without permission, invitation, or welcome
Examples
The reporter 's intrusion into their private dinner was rude.
He resented the intrusion of strangers into his home.
03
the act of entering someone else's property without legal right or consent
Examples
The farmer called the authorities to report an intrusion on his land.
Intrusions by neighboring owners caused disputes.
04
(geology) the injection of magma into existing rock formations underground
Examples
The granite intrusion altered the surrounding rock layers.
Geologists identified the intrusion by studying the rock's composition.
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