incident

noun

• Event, usually unusual or important; accident
• An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect safety.
• An event that disrupts normal computing services.
• An event or occurrence, often unexpected or unpleasant.
• An event that is covered by an insurance policy.
• An event that leads to legal action.
• An event in a healthcare setting that could have or did result in harm to a patient.
• A military clash or confrontation.
• A minor or trivial event.
• A distinct occurrence in a series of events, especially in a story or play.
• A political event that causes difficulties.
• An event that occurs in a workplace that results in or could have resulted in injury or illness.