incurrence

American  

[in-kur-uhns, -kuhr-] / ɪnˈkɜr əns, -ˈkʌr- /

noun

1. the act of incurring, bringing on, or subjecting oneself to something.

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incurrence British  

/ ɪnˈkʌrəns /

noun

1. the act or state of incurring

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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