intrusion

[Fr., from Lat. intrusus, pa. par. of intrudo to intrude (q. v.).] I. Ordinary Language : 1. The act of intruding or thrusting one's self forward unwarrantably and unwelcomely where one is not wanted. 2. The act of encroaching or infringing; an encroachment. II. Technically : 1. Geol.: The operation of forcing through or into sedimentary strata. (Used of volcanic rocks.) [INTRUSIVE-ROCKS.] 2. Law : An unlawful entry into or upon lands and tenements void of a po e or, by one who has no right to the same. 3. Scotch Ch.: The settlement of a minister in a the consent of the congregation. church or congregation against the will or without The term was frequently used during the ten years' ecclesiastical controversy which culminated in the disruption of the Scotch Church in 1843. *in-tru-şion-al, a. [ Eng.intrusion ; -al.] Pertaining to intrusion; noting intrusion.