Invades
/ɪnˈveɪdz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of invade, meaning to enter a place, property, or jurisdiction unlawfully or forcibly.
The army invades the neighboring territory without a formal declaration of war.
Forms
- invade
- invading
- invaded
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Commentary
"Invades" is the present tense used primarily to describe ongoing or habitual illegal or forceful entry into places or jurisdictions, often relevant in contexts of property law, international law, and criminal law.
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