n. the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

n. (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body; "the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures"

n. a crime less serious than a felony

n. close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

n. an impetuous rush toward someone or something; "the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary"; "the battle began with a cavalry charge"

n. the mistake of incurring liability or blame

n. the action of attacking an enemy