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incursion
(/I/n'k/[@]/r/Z//@/n )

noun (n)

  • the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)(noun.act)
    Example:
    The incursion of television into the American living room.
    source: wordnet30
  • an attack that penetrates into enemy territory(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    penetration
    source: wordnet30
  • the mistake of incurring liability or blame(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • A running into; hence, an entering into a territory with hostile intention; a temporary invasion; a predatory or harassing inroad; a raid.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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