IRRUPTION

irruption. irruption, breaking in

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irruption. Irruption, n. an invasion, inroad by force, sally

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Ir‐rup″tion (?), n. [[L. irruptio: cf. F. irruption. See Irrupted.]] 1. 1. A bursting in; a sudden, violent rushing into a place; as, irruptions of the sea.
Lest evil tidings, with too rude irruption Hitting thy aged ear, should pierce too deep. Milton. 2. 2. A sudden and violent inroad, or entrance of invaders; as, the irruptions of the Goths into Italy. Addison.
Syn. — Invasion; incursion; inroad. See Invasion.