Obs. [a. OF. aventure (see ADVENTURE sb.), used spec. in Eng. law-books of death by accident pure and simple, as distinguished from mesaventure, in which some amount of negligence is implied.] (See quot.)
[1292. Britton, I. viii.]
1672. Manley, Cowell’s Interpr., Aventure … is a Mischance, causing the death of a Man, without Felony; as when he is suddenly drowned or burnt, falling into the water or Fire.
1809. [So in Tomlins, Law Dict.]
