chance–medley

noun chance–med·ley \ˈchan(t)s-ˈmed-lē\

Definition of CHANCE-MEDLEY

: accidental homicide not entirely without fault of the killer but without evil intent

: haphazard action : confusion

Anglo-French chance medlée mingled chance

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: chance-medley, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, muss, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter

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