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obtrusion

 
Dictionary: Ob·tru·sion

n.

[L. obtrusio. See Obtrude.]

1. The act of obtruding; a thrusting upon others by force or unsolicited; as, the obtrusion of crude opinions on the world.

2. That which is obtruded. Milton.


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  1. The act or an instance of interfering or intruding: interference, intervention, intrusion, meddling. See participate/abstain.
  2. An advance beyond proper or legal limits: encroachment, entrenchment, impingement, infringement, intrusion, trespass. See enter/exit.

 
 
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