misadventure
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Middle English misaventure, from Old French mesaventure
Noun [edit]
misadventure (usually uncountable; plural misadventures)
- An accidental mishap or misfortune.
Usage notes [edit]
- A "death by misadventure" is an accidental death not caused by any violation of law or criminal negligence.
