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.
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