Invading
/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (pres. part.)) The act of entering a place or domain unlawfully or without permission, especially in a legal context relating to property or jurisdiction.
The plaintiff alleged that the defendant was invading their private property without consent.
Forms
- invade
- invaded
- invades
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Commentary
As a present participle, 'invading' often describes ongoing unauthorized entry relevant in civil and criminal contexts; it is important to distinguish from other inflections to avoid redundancy.
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