incursion

/ɪnˈkɜrʒən/
noun
  1. A sudden or brief invasion or attack, especially across a border.
    • The army launched a quick incursion into enemy territory.
    • The incursion was repelled within hours by the border patrol.
    • Historical records mention several Viking incursions along the coast.
  2. An unwelcome or unwanted entry into a place or situation.
    • The loud party next door felt like an incursion on our quiet evening.
    • She viewed the constant phone calls as an incursion into her personal time.
    • The new shopping mall was seen as an incursion into the peaceful neighborhood.
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