What is happening independently of human will or means of foresight; resulting from unavoidable physical causes. Abbott. See Accidental. -- For*tu"i*tous*ly, adv. -- For*tu"i*tous*ness, n called?
fortuitous — (LAw) Happening independently of human will or means of foresight; resulting from unavoidable physical causes. Abbott. See Accidental. -- For*tu"i*tous*ly, adv. -- For*tu"i*tous*ness, n. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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