Mis`ad*ven"ture (?; 135), n. [OE.
mesaventure, F. mésaventure.] Mischance;
misfortune; ill luck; 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.