WorldAugust 23, 2026

intromit

in-truh-MIT

Definition

To insert, interject, or involve oneself in a process or affair, especially without having been invited or authorized to do so.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'intromittere,' which is a combination of 'intro' meaning 'inward' or 'to the inside' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send.'

In the news

The author uses the term to clarify that the military does not involve itself in civilian duties unless explicitly requested by the appropriate authorities, emphasizing that the AFM respects civilian boundaries.

AFM – The last port of call

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The Malta Independent Online

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