obtrusion
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ob·tru·sion

noun \-ˈtrü-zhən\

Definition of OBTRUSION

1
: an act of obtruding
2
: something that is obtruded

Origin of OBTRUSION

Late Latin obtrusion-, obtrusio, from Latin obtrudere
First Known Use: 1579

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