/tʃæns ˈmɛdli/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. một cuộc ẩu đả hỗn loạn xảy ra bất ngờ;
2. tội giết người không chủ tâm trong khi ẩu đả.
A more thorough explanation: “Chance medley” is a legal term that refers to a situation where a killing occurs unintentionally during a sudden quarrel or fight. It is a defense in common law that may reduce a charge of murder to manslaughter if the killing was not premeditated or planned.
Example: In the case of self-defense, a person may argue that the altercation was a chance medley, meaning it was a sudden and unexpected encounter that led to the use of force in order to protect oneself.
