Definition of accident via Dictionary. Accident: noun 1.an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap: automobile accidents. 2. Law. such a happening resulting in injury that is in no way the fault of the injured person for which compensation or indemnity is legally sought. 3. any event that happens unexpectedly, without a deliberate plan or cause. 4. chance; fortune; luck: I was there by accident. 5. a fortuitous circumstance, quality, or characteristic: an accident of birth. 6. Philosophy . any entity or event contingent upon the existence of something else. 7. Geology . a surface irregularity, usually on a small scale, the reason for which is not apparent.
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