Meaning of incursion in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈkərʒən/

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1. Noun

   incursion

   Etymology

   late Middle English (formerly also as encursion): from Latin incursio(n-), from the verb incurrere (see incur)

   Definitions

   1. the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

   Examples

   • « the incursion of television into the American livingroom »
2. 2. an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
3. 3. the mistake of incurring liability or blame