inculpation
- n an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
incumbency
- n the term during which some position is held
- n a duty that is incumbent upon you
- n the office of an incumbent
incumbrance
- n a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
- n an onerous or difficult concern
- n any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
incurability
- n incapability of being cured or healed
- n incapability of being altered in disposition or habits
the incurability of his optimism
incurrence
- n the act of incurring (making yourself subject to something undesirable)
incurring
- n acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)
incurring debts is easier than paying them - v make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
- v receive a specified treatment (abstract)
incursion
- n the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
the incursion of television into the American living room - n an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
- n the mistake of incurring liability or blame
incurvation
- n a shape that curves or bends inward
- n the action of creating a curved shape
indaba
- n a council at which indigenous peoples of southern Africa meet to discuss some important question
indapamide
- n diuretic (trade name Lozal) used in the treatment of hypertension
indebtedness
- n an obligation to pay money to another party
- n a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
indecency
- n the quality of being indecent
- n an indecent or improper act
indecent exposure
- n vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place
indecision
- n doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost - n the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose