Invader
/ɪnˈveɪdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity that unlawfully enters another’s property or territory.
The court issued an injunction against the invader trespassing on the plaintiff’s land.
- (n.) An aggressor who unlawfully seizes or attacks a sovereign territory or state.
The invader was prosecuted under international law for acts of aggression.
Forms
- invaders
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Commentary
‘Invader’ often implies unlawful encroachment with hostility or aggression; legal usage distinguishes it from mere trespass by the nature and extent of intrusion.
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