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invasion definition

in·va·sion (in vā′z̸hən)

noun

an invading or being invaded; specif.,
  1. an entering or being entered by an attacking military force
  2. an intrusion or infringement
  3. the onset, appearance, or spread of something

Etymology: MFr < LL invasio < L invasus, pp. of invadere

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