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incursion (n.)

"hostile attack," early 15c., from Old French incursion "invasion, attack, assault" (14c.) or directly from Latin incursionem (nominative incursio) "a running against, hostile attack," noun of action from past participle stem of incurrere "run into or against, rush at" (see incur).

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Definitions of incursion from WordNet

incursion (n.)
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers);
the incursion of television into the American living room
incursion (n.)
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory;
Synonyms: penetration
incursion (n.)
the mistake of incurring liability or blame;
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