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   misadventure

   /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃə/

   noun

   • 1. death caused by a person accidentally while performing a legal act without negligence or intent to harm: "the coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure"
   • 2. an unfortunate incident; a mishap: "the petty misdemeanours and misadventures of childhood"

   Word Origin Middle English (in misadventure (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old French mesaventure, from mesavenir ‘turn out badly’.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   MISADVENTURE meaning: 1. an accident or bad luck 2. the official expression used in court for a death that happens by…. Learn more.

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   misadventure: 1 n an instance of misfortune Synonyms: mischance , mishap Types: show 14 types... hide 14 types... accident an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury near miss an accidental collision that is narrowly avoided derailment an accident in which a train runs off its track ground loop a sharp uncontrollable turn ...

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   The meaning of MISADVENTURE is misfortune, mishap. How to use misadventure in a sentence.

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   Misadventure definition: an instance of bad fortune; mishap.. See examples of MISADVENTURE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › misadventureMISADVENTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. an unlucky event; misfortune 2. law accidental death not due to crime or negligence.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define misadventure. misadventure synonyms, misadventure pronunciation, misadventure translation, English dictionary definition of misadventure. n. An instance of misfortune; a mishap.