INCIDENT (2)

In″ci‐dent, n. [[Cf. F. incident.]] 1. 1. That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.
2. 2. That which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event.
No person, no incident, in a play but must be of use to carry on the main design. Dryden. 3. 3. (Law) Something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal. Tomlins.
Syn. — Circumstance; event; fact; adventure; contingency; chance; accident; casualty. See Event.