Intrusion
/ɪnˈtruːʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The wrongful or unauthorized entry into another's property, space, or affairs.
The homeowner sued for intrusion after the trespasser entered without permission.
- (n.) An act of invading privacy or personal boundaries, often in a legal context.
The court recognized the plaintiff’s claim of intrusion upon seclusion.
Forms
- intrusions
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Commentary
Intrusion often appears in privacy torts and property law; clarify whether physical entry or information invasion applies.
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