Incursion

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. [Obs.]

Sins of daily incursion.

South.

Syn. -- Invasion; inroad; raid; foray; sally; attack; onset; irruption. See Invasion.