incurrence

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incurrence

The company's decision led to the incurrence of significant debt.

Definition

Noun: The act or fact of becoming subject to or bringing upon oneself something, typically something undesirable such as a cost, debt, obligation, or penalty.

Usage

The word "incurrence" is a formal noun used to describe the process or event of taking on a liability, expense, or other negative consequence. It is commonly used in financial, legal, and business contexts.

Examples
  • The incurrence of substantial debt forced the company to restructure.
  • Early project approval is required prior to the incurrence of any major costs.
  • The contract clearly outlines the penalties for the incurrence of delays.
Advanced Usage
  • "Incurrence of liability": A common legal and financial phrase meaning the act of becoming legally responsible for something, especially a debt.
    • The agreement prohibits the incurrence of liability beyond the initial investment.
  • "Incurrence test": A financial covenant or condition, often in loan agreements, that restricts a company's ability to take on additional debt.
    • The loan includes a strict incurrence test that the borrower must pass.
Variants and Related Words
  • Incur (verb): To become subject to or bring upon oneself (something, typically something undesirable).
    • The business will incur significant expenses this quarter.
  • Incurred (adjective, past participle): Describes costs or obligations that have been brought into existence.
    • All incurred costs must be documented.
Synonyms
  • Acquisition (of a debt/liability)
  • Sustaining (of a loss)
  • Subjection (to a penalty)
Antonyms
  • Avoidance
  • Evasion
incurrence

The company's decision led to the incurrence of significant debt.

Noun
  1. the act of incurring (making yourself subject to something undesirable)