invasion
/ɪnˈveɪʒən/ /ɪnˈvæzɪən/Definitions
1. noun
the act of invading a place or region, typically with the intention of conquering or occupying it
“The invasion of the country by foreign troops was a major turning point in the war.”
2. noun
an invasion of a person’s privacy or an invasion of their rights
“The company’s invasion of her personal email was a clear breach of confidentiality.”
3. verb
to invade or enter a place or region, typically with the intention of conquering or occupying it
“The army invaded the city, capturing key government buildings.”
4. noun
an invasion of a particular area or system, especially of computer systems
“The company suffered a major invasion of its computer systems, causing widespread disruption.”