In‐cur″sion (?), n. [L. incursio: cf. F. incursion. See Incur.]
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.
Syn. — Invasion; inroad; raid; foray; sally; attack; onset; irruption. See Invasion.