1 [C] something that happens, especially sth unusual or unpleasant:
His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. * One particular incident sticks in my mind.
2 [C,U] a serious or violent event, such as a crime, an accident or an attack:
There was a shooting incident near here last night. * (BrE) The police are setting up an incident room near the murder spot (= where they can collect evidence, etc.). * The demonstration passed off without incident.
3 [C] a disagreement between two countries, often involving military forces:
a border / diplomatic incident -< EVENT
