intrusion
noun
in·tru·sion in-ˈtrü-zhən 
1
: the act of intruding or the state of being intruded
especially : the act of wrongfully entering upon, seizing, or taking possession of the property of another
2
: the forcible entry of molten rock or magma into or between other rock formations
also : the intruded magma
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Other possible factors in the collapse are sea level rise caused by climate change, which could cause damage from saltwater intrusion. 
Curt Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 Other possible factors in the collapse are sea level rise caused by climate change, which could cause damage from saltwater intrusion. Curt Anderson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 The Fourth Amendment provides individuals with protections against governmental intrusion. New York Times, 29 June 2022 Here goes: The audience in specials is fundamentally manipulative, a bullying intrusion on the relationship between artist and observer at home. New York Times, 1 June 2022 China has hacked India before Between mid-2020 and February 2021, Recorded Future had reported a similar intrusion into India’s power grid by a group called RedEcho which is known to have China links. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2022 Such policies are generally intended to preserve the independence of the press and to protect reporters and their sources from potential intrusion by government officials. Dalton Bennett, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 The history is illuminating, especially the parts implying individual messaging should be protected from intrusion by tech companies searching for information to sell to advertisers. Damon Linker, The Week, 26 Oct. 2021 Nor are SMEs protected from sophisticated security threats; Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) found that 98% of breaches of the smallest companies were a result of system intrusion, social engineering and privilege misuse. Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 See More
Curt Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 Other possible factors in the collapse are sea level rise caused by climate change, which could cause damage from saltwater intrusion. Curt Anderson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 The Fourth Amendment provides individuals with protections against governmental intrusion. New York Times, 29 June 2022 Here goes: The audience in specials is fundamentally manipulative, a bullying intrusion on the relationship between artist and observer at home. New York Times, 1 June 2022 China has hacked India before Between mid-2020 and February 2021, Recorded Future had reported a similar intrusion into India’s power grid by a group called RedEcho which is known to have China links. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2022 Such policies are generally intended to preserve the independence of the press and to protect reporters and their sources from potential intrusion by government officials. Dalton Bennett, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 The history is illuminating, especially the parts implying individual messaging should be protected from intrusion by tech companies searching for information to sell to advertisers. Damon Linker, The Week, 26 Oct. 2021 Nor are SMEs protected from sophisticated security threats; Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) found that 98% of breaches of the smallest companies were a result of system intrusion, social engineering and privilege misuse. Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin intrusion-, intrusio, from Latin intrudere
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing intrusion
Kids Definition
intrusion
noun
in·tru·sion in-ˈtrü-zhən
1
: the act of going or forcing in without being wanted
2
: something that goes in or interferes without being wanted
The phone call was an unwelcome intrusion.
Legal Definition
intrusion
noun
in·tru·sion in-ˈtrü-zhən
1
a
: the entry at common law of a stranger after a particular estate of freehold is determined before the person who holds it in remainder or reversion has taken possession
b
: the act of wrongfully entering upon, seizing, or taking possession of the property of another
2
: a trespassing on or encroachment upon something (as a right)
the Fourth Amendment demands that the showing of justification match the degree of intrusion Berger v. New York, 388 U.S. 41 (1968)
Berger v. New York, 388 U.S. 41 (1968)intrusion
noun
as in incursion
entry made without invitation or permission Opening other people's personal mail without permission is an intrusion into their privacy. Pardon the intrusion, but I couldn't help overhearing. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- incursion
- encroachment
- invasion
- trespass
- infringement
- violation
- ignoring
- sin
- breach
- transgression
- impingement
- obtrusion
- wrong
- offence
- inroad
- irruption
- infraction
- foray
- contravention
- offense
- misconduct
- raid
- misfeasance
- neglect
- disregard
- misdemeanor
- forgetting
- overlooking
- misprision
- descent
- delinquency
- nonobservance
- dereliction
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- respecting
- observance
- upholding
- noninfringement