misadventure

Definition of "misadventure"
  1. An unintentional accident that causes death without any criminal negligence or breach of law involved
How to use "misadventure" in a sentence
  1. The police ruled the factory explosion as a misadventure because there was no criminal negligence involved.
  2. The seemingly suspicious death was declared a misadventure after thorough investigation.
  3. Though tragic, the sudden death due to a tree-fall was categorized as a misadventure.

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