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trespass, encroach, infringe, invade mean to make inroads upon the property, territory, or rights of another.
trespass implies an unwarranted or unlawful intrusion.
encroach suggests gradual or stealthy entrance upon another's territory or usurpation of another's rights or possessions.
infringe implies an encroachment clearly violating a right or prerogative.
invade implies a hostile and injurious entry into the territory or sphere of another.
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borrowed from Latin invādere "to enter with hostile intent, assault, attack," from in- in- entry 2 + vādere "to advance, go (quickly or purposefully)" — more at wade entry 1
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Invade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invade. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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