incursion

The definition of an incursion is an invasion, or the act of entering into an activity or place.

(noun)

An example of an incursion is a military brigade entering enemy territory.
An example of an incursion is taking an art class to get a little experience into painting.

See incursion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: ME < L incursio < incurrere: see incur

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See incursion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An aggressive entrance into foreign territory; a raid or invasion.
The act of entering another's territory or domain.
The act of entering or running into: homes damaged by the incursion of floodwater.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin incursiō, incursiōn-

Origin: , from incursus

Origin: , past participle of incurrere, to run upon; see incur

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