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  • an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
  • anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause; "winning the lottery was a happy accident"; "the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck"; "it was due to an accident or fortuity"
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Q: What is the definition of accident?
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