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Webster 1913 Edition
Misadventure
Misˊad-ven′ture
(?; 135)
, Noun.
[OE.
mesaventure
, F. mésaventure
.] Mischance; misfortune; ill luck; 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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Misadventure
MISADVEN'TURE
,Noun.
1.
In law, homicide by misadventure,is when a man, doing a lawful act, without any intention of injury, unfortunately kills another. This is called excusable homicide.Definition 2024
misadventure
misadventure
English
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.