Definition of Incident

  • (a.) Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.
  • (a.) Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.
  • (a.) Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.
  • (a.) Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.
  • (n.) That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.
  • (n.) That which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event.
  • (n.) Something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal.

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