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incursion

/ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does incursion mean?

noun

An act of entering or invading a place, especially by surprise, or a sudden and temporary occupation of a place by a military force. A sudden or brief invasion of a place, especially by a computer virus or a hacker.

Example

"The enemy's incursion into our territory was a surprise attack that caught us off guard."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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