Category:Occurrence

Oc*cur"rence, n. Etym: [cf. F. occurrence. See occur.]

1. A coming or happening; as, the occurence of a railway collision. Voyages detain the mind by the perpetual occurrence and expectation Of something new. I. Watts.

2. Any incident or event; esp., one which happens without being Designed or expected; as, an unusual occurrence, or the ordinary Occurrences of life. All the occurrence of my fortune. Shak.

Syn. -- see event.