What does "intrusion" mean?
Intrusion: (Geol.) The penetrating of one rock, while in a plastic or metal state, into the cavities of another.
Additional senses
- 2.(Law) The entry of a stranger, after a particular estate or freehold is determined, before the person who holds in remainder or reversion has taken possession.
- 3.(Scotch Ch.) The settlement of a minister over 3 congregation without their consent.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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