Chaud"-med`ley (?), n. [F.
chaude mêlée; chaud hot +
mêler (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.