First Known Use: 15th century
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incursion
noun in·cur·sion \in-ˈkər-zhən\
: a sudden invasion or attack : an act of entering a place or area that is controlled by an enemy
Full Definition of INCURSION
1
: a hostile entrance into a territory : raid
2
: an entering in or into (as an activity or undertaking) <his only incursion into the arts>
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Origin of INCURSION
Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin incursion-, incursio, from incurrere
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