Incident

/ˈɪnsɪdənt/ noun

An event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual, important, or causes problems.

From Latin 'incidens' (happening), from 'incidere' (to fall into, happen). It once meant almost any event but narrowed to notable or troublesome ones.

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