In-cŭr'sion, n.

n. [Lat. incursio, Fr. & Sp. incursion, It. incursione. See INCUR.] 1. A running into; hence, an entering into a territory with hostile intention; an invasion not followed by continued occupation; a predatory or harassing inroad. The Scythian, whose incursions wild Have wasted Sogdiana. Milton. 2. Attack; occurrence. [Obs.] “Sins of daily incursion.” South. Syn.—Invasion; inroad; raid; foray.