BusinessAugust 16, 2026

incurrence

in-KUR-uhns

Definition

The act of becoming liable or subject to something, typically something negative such as debt, costs, or damages.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'incur,' which comes from the Latin 'incurrere' (to run into, attack), combining 'in-' (into) and 'currere' (to run).

In the news

In this article, the term describes the financial costs and debt Paramount may face as a result of the litigation-related delays to their merger.

Paramount Skydance Satisfies All Regulatory Conditions Under the Merger Agreement to Close Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition, Securing Clearances In Nearly 70 Countries Worldwide

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