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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.
Mischance; misfortune; ill luck; an unlucky accident.
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)

  1. 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.