1. (n.) A specific happening or event.

2. (a.) Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.

3. (a.) Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.

4. (a.) Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.

5. (n.) That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.

6. (n.) That which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event.

7. (n.) Something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal.