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Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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LAY INTRUSION

The unauthorized exercise of lay power or influence to affect Church policy or legislation. In the case of election to an ecclesiastical office, any such intrusion automatically renders the election invalid.

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