Chaud"-med`ley (?), n. [F. chaude mel'ee; chaud hot + meler (Formerly sometimes spelt medler) to mingle.] Law
The killing of a person in an affray, in the heat of blood, and while under the influence of passion, thus distinguished from chance-medley or killing in self-defense, or in a casual affray.
Burrill.
© Webster 1913.