incursion


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Synonyms for incursion

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Synonyms for incursion

an act of invading, especially by military forces

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Synonyms for incursion

the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

the mistake of incurring liability or blame

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Owing to the mutual hostilities of the different tribes I have mentioned, the mountainous tracts which separate their respective territories remain altogether uninhabited; the natives invariably dwelling in the depths of the valleys, with a view of securing themselves from the predatory incursions of their enemies, who often lurk along their borders, ready to cut off any imprudent straggler, or make a descent upon the inmates of some sequestered habitation.
The tribe had grown larger since Tarzan had come among them, for under the leadership of Kerchak they had been able to frighten the other tribes from their part of the jungle so that they had plenty to eat and little or no loss from predatory incursions of neighbors.
And just in time thou com'st to have a view Of his great power; for now the Parthian king In Ctesiphon hath gathered all his host Against the Scythian, whose incursions wild Have wasted Sogdiana; to her aid He marches now in haste.
He made daring incursions into the realm of the unreal without renouncing his residence in the partly surveyed and charted region of what we are pleased to call certitude.
We travelled near a month after this, the ways not being so good as at first, though still in the dominions of the Emperor of China, but lay for the most part in the villages, some of which were fortified, because of the incursions of the Tartars.
One of a tribe of savages dwelling beyond the Financial Straits and dreaded for their desolating incursions.
Summary: Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 31 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday temporarily suspended license of a SpiceJet pilot in connection with a runway incursion that occurred in the first week of August.
The FAA defines a runway incursion as "any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft." They come in four categories of severity, listed in the table below.
ISLAMABAD -- PAF-India-Incursion PAF repulses Indian attempt of incursion into Pakistan air space LOGNO: 1 PAF-India-Incursion ***LEAD One*** Defining location in para three PAF repulses Indian attempt of incursion into Pakistan air space LOGNO: 67 Minister-Govt Govt taking steps to provide basic facilities to people: Soomro LOGNO: 38 UN-Kashmir-Situation Pakistani envoy warns that South Asian region on cusp of dangerous escalation LOGNO: 5 UN-Press-call ''' UN chief calls for better protection of journalists, press freedom LOGNO: 47 Saudi-Investors Saudi Investors invite PFC for deliberations on joint ventures LOGNO: 51 JI-Continues Crackdown on JI continues as 400 activists detained since Friday LOGNO: 71
"Pakistani nation particularly the people of Balochistan has given a clear message to the world that we have courage and ability to defend the country against any incursion." Jam Kamal said added Pakistani nation has colossal emotions toward their country.
The head of the "Save the Red Khan" campaign, Abdullah Abu Rahma, expressed his concern about the ongoing incursions, especially since it was the second incursion since morning, during which they handed over the decision to the citizens.
By continually reacting and dispatching jets or naval vessels to every incursion, Blair says this provides China's PLA forces with critical intelligence involving reaction time and surveillance equipment capabilities.
Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, with facilities donated by Switch, the NDCOE will provide safety incursion research data, drone technology best practices, educational materials, and the new center will conduct public workshops that promote and protect the public's safety and privacy in an open and ethical manner.
TURKEY'S recent incursion into Syrian territory is likely to further complicate matters in the Arab country even if Ankara has legitimate security concerns about Kurdish militias active across its southern border.
Some carriageway incursion. 13 September - 14 November.