Misadventure

created by Webster 1913

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:12:37

Mis`ad*ven"ture (?; 135), n. [OE. mesaventure, F. m'esaventure.]

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.

Lincoln's response to a rumor monger, June 21, 1836	Noises Off	Great Teacher Onizuka	telemarketer
The IT Crowd	Homicide	The Communist Manifesto	The Silent Gondoliers
Pontiac GTO	"Shut up," he explained	Joseph Andrews	Blague
Stuck in a moment you can't get out of	justifiable homicide	€	Disadventure
1888	La Traviata	Interdictor Cruiser	Checkered
Savannah, the aftermath	The Luggage

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