the expulsion of a fetus before it is viable, esp. between the third and seventh months of pregnancy; spontaneous abortion. Compare abortion ( def. 1 ) .

failure to attain the just, right, or desired result

a miscarriage of justice.

failure of something sent, as a letter, to reach its destination.

Chiefly British . transportation of goods not in accordance with the contract of shipment.

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carriage , success

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abortion , botch , breakdown , defeat , error , interruption , malfunction , misadventure , mischance , misfire , mishap , miss , mistake , nonsuccess , perversion , undoing , failure , frustration , misdeed , mismanagement , spontaneous abortion