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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Intrusion \In*tru"sion\, n. [Cf. F. intrusion. See {Intrude}.] 1. The act of intruding, or of forcing in especially, the forcing (one's self) into a place without right or welcome; encroachment. Why this intrusion? Were not my orders that I should be private? --Addison. 2. (Geol.) The penetrating of one rock, while in a plastic or metal state, into the cavities of another. 3. (Law) 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. 4. (Scotch Ch.) The settlement of a minister over 3 congregation without their consent. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: intrusion n 1: any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts"; "a viral invasion" [syn: {invasion}, {encroachment}] 2: entrance by force or without permission or welcome 3: entry to another's property without right or permission [syn: {trespass}, {encroachment}, {violation}]
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