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reoccurrence

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oc⋅cur⋅rence

  [uh-kur-uhns, uh-kuhr-]
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–noun
1. the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
2. something that happens; event; incident: We were delayed by several unexpected occurrences.
Origin:
1530–40; occurr(ent) + -ence; cf. ML occurrentia

Related forms:
oc⋅cur⋅rent, adjective

Synonyms:
2. circumstance. See event.
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Word Origin & History

reoccurrence 
1817, from re- "back, again" + occurrence (see occur).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: oc·cur·rence
Function: noun
: something that takes place; especially : an accident, event, or continuing condition that causes personal or property damage that is unintended or unexpected from the standpoint of an insured party making a claim
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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