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Definition of Incursion
1. Noun. The act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers). "The incursion of television into the American living room"
2. Noun. An attack that penetrates into enemy territory.
Generic synonyms: Attack, Onrush, Onset, Onslaught
Specialized synonyms: Interpenetration, Breakthrough, Invasion, Infiltration, Foray, Maraud, Raid
3. Noun. The mistake of incurring liability or blame.
Definition of Incursion
1. n. A running into; hence, an entering into a territory with hostile intention; a temporary invasion; a predatory or harassing inroad; a raid.
Definition of Incursion
1. Noun. An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Incursion
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Incursion
1. 1. A running into; hence, an entering into a territory with hostile intention; a temporary invasion; a predatory or harassing inroad; a raid. "The Scythian, whose incursions wild Have wasted Sogdiana." (Milton) "The incursions of the Goths disordered the affairs of the Roman Empire." (Arbuthnot) 2. Attack; occurrence. "Sins of daily incursion." (South) Synonym: Invasion, inroad, raid, foray, sally, attack, onset, irruption. See Invasion. Origin: L. Incursio: cf. F. Incursion. See Incur. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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