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intrusion

Unauthorized access to a computer system or network. See intruder and IDS.


intrusion
1. Geology
a. the movement of magma from within the earth's crust into spaces in the overlying strata to form igneous rock
b. any igneous rock formed in this way
2. Property law an unlawful entry onto land by a stranger after determination of a particular estate of freehold and before the remainderman or reversioner has made entry

intrusion [in′trü·zhən]
(geology)
The process of emplacement of magma in preexisting rock. Also known as injection; invasion; irruption.
A large-scale sedimentary injection. Also known as sedimentary intrusion.
Any rock mass formed by an intrusive process.


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My uneasy sense of committing an intrusion on him steadily increases, in spite of his courteous welcome.
She received him with her very best politeness, which he returned with as much more, apologising for his intrusion, without any previous acquaintance with her, which he could not help flattering himself, however, might be justified by his relationship to the young ladies who introduced him to her notice.
Secure from female intrusion, there was no restraint upon the hilarity of the warriors, who, like the gentlemen of Europe after the cloth is drawn and the ladies retire, freely indulged their mirth.
 
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