To invade means to forcefully enter another territory with hostile intentions. It involves taking control of the land through military action without permission from the sovereign authority.
Related terms
Aggression: Aggression refers to hostile behavior or actions intended to cause harm, provoke conflict, or assert dominance.
Occupation: Occupation is the act of taking control and holding authority over a territory by a foreign power through military force.
Expansionism: Expansionism is a policy or ideology that promotes territorial expansion by acquiring new lands or territories.