Oc*cur"rence (?), n. [Cf. F.
occurrence. See Occur.] 1. A
coming or happening; as, the occurence of a railway
collision.
Voyages detain the mind by the perpetual
occurrence and expectation of something new.
I. Watts.
2. Any incident or event; esp., one which
happens without being designed or expected; as, an unusual
occurrence, or the ordinary occurrences of
life.
All the occurrence of my fortune.
Shak.
Syn. -- See Event.