anti-intrusion

adjective

an·​ti-in·​tru·​sion
ˌan-tē-in-ˈtrü-zhən,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-intrusion (audio)
: used or intended to prevent intrusion or unauthorized access
anti-intrusion systems/sensors

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But the specs say nothing about security or defense systems on board — beyond an anti-intrusion system for when the aircraft is left unattended — and the communications system that's listed is for basic entertainment. Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 May 2025

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-intrusion was in 1958

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“Anti-intrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-intrusion. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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