SuaviloquyToday’s word

intrusion

Intrusion, n.

Etymology: [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)

3 more senses

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.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for intrusion; he lists it under attack.

Where he writes about it:

An invasion of a nation's territories is an act of aggression; an intrusion upon a neighboring estate is a trespass. — from attack