invaded

Invaded is the past tense and past participle of invade. It denotes the act of entering a place by force or without consent, typically as part of a military action or occupation. It can also be used more broadly to describe any intrusion into a space or domain.

Etymology and usage: Invade comes from Latin invādēre, from in- "into" + vadēre "to go." The form invaded has long been used in historical and contemporary prose to describe cross-border expansions, raids, or incursions. In addition to military contexts, invaded can appear in figurative expressions such as "the town was invaded by tourists" or "privacy invaded," though these senses extend beyond the strict military sense.

Historical context: The term is commonly used to recount campaigns and wars, such as the Invasion of Poland in 1939, the Norman invasion of England in 1066, and various Viking incursions into the British Isles. It describes the action of moving across borders and establishing control, often followed by occupation or governance changes in the affected area.

Legal and ethical context: In international law, invasions are typically treated as armed aggression and violations of state sovereignty, though exceptions exist for self-defense or UN Security Council authorization. Invading actions can trigger humanitarian, political, and legal consequences, including occupation, governance, and potential accountability for acts committed during the invasion.

See also: invasion; invasion of privacy; occupation; aggression.