To become subject to something unpleasant or unwanted as a result of one's actions; to bring upon oneself.
From Latin incurrere meaning 'to run into' or 'encounter,' from in- 'into' + currere 'to run.' The metaphorical sense of 'running into' problems or costs developed in the 16th century.
The original Latin meaning of 'running into' perfectly captures how we often stumble into consequences - we don't deliberately seek debt, penalties, or wrath, but our actions lead us to 'run into' these unwanted results as if by accident.
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