Definition of Incursion

In`cur´sion
n.1.
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.


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