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PER INFORTUNIUM

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. By misadventure. In criminal law, homicide per infortenium is committed where a man, doing a lawful act, without any intention of hurt, unfortunately kills another. 4 Bl. Comm. 182,
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.