incurrence
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does incurrence mean? Incurrence is the act or process of acquiring, taking on, or subjecting oneself to something, typically something negative, such as debt, guilt, or someone’s anger. To incur is to become subject to some kind of consequence, especially as a result of one’s own actions. Incurrence is most often used in the context of debt. Example: The failure of her business resulted in the incurrence of significant debt and credit problems that would be difficult to escape.
Etymology
Origin of incurrence
First recorded in 1650–60; incurr(ent) + -ence
Example Sentences
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"We've reached an amended agreement with Amazon that reflects the incurrence of iRobot's new debt," said Colin Angle, chairman and CEO of iRobot.
From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2023
“It’s fixed rate, there’s no amortization payment, it’s covenant-lite and the incurrence test is the only limitation that restricts additional debt from being issued.”
From BusinessWeek • Feb. 16, 2012
The fact of the incurrence of any disability at all in the service is not satisfactorily established, and the entire case in all its phases appears to be devoid of merit.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
He did indeed refrain from sending his bronzes to the Salon and he did act as his own salesman, and the result was the incurrence of a heavy debt.
From Artists Past and Present Random Studies by Cary, Elisabeth Luther
It will be observed that thus far in his application he gives no explanation of the incurrence of his disability which leads to the belief that it was related to his service.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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