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MISADVENTURE
mishap, misadventure, mischance
(noun) an instance of misfortune
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
misadventure (usually uncountable, plural misadventures)
An accidental mishap or misfortune.
Usage notes
• A "death by misadventure" is an accidental death not caused by any violation of law or criminal negligence.
Source: Wiktionary
Mis`ad*ven"ture, n. Etym: [OE. mesaventure, F. mésaventure.]
Definition: Mischance; misfortune; ill lick; unlucky accident; ill adventure. Chaucer. Homicide by misadventure (Law), homicide which occurs when a man, doing a lawful act, without any intention of injury, unfortunately kills another; -- called also excusable homicide. See Homicide. Blackstone.
Syn.
– Mischance; mishap; misfortune; disaster; calamity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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