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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)
Synonyms: Invasion, inroad, raid, foray, sally, attack, onset, irruption. See Invasion.
Origin: L. Incursio: cf. F. Incursion. See Incur.
(01 Mar 1998)
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