incurrence
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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
Noun
- the act of incurring (making yourself subject to something undesirable)