preoccurrence
əns, əˈkʌr- noun
1.
the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
2.
something that happens; event; incident: We were delayed by several unexpected occurrences.
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occurrence (əˈkʌrəns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | something that occurs; a happening; event |
| 2. | the act or an instance of occurring: a crime of frequent occurrence |
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Preoccurrence
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