Bring on what is able to become irremediable? (5)

I believe the answer is:

incur

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'bring on' is the definition.
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I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for incur that I've seen before include "Risk" , "Take on (obligation)" , "Fall into - invite" , "Attract" , "Run up" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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