miscarriage

//ˌmɪsˈkærɪdʒ//
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Noun

miscarriageSingular
miscarriagesPlural
1

The spontaneous or unplanned loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, typically before the 20th week of gestation.

She had a miscarriage in the first trimester of her pregnancy.

2

A failure of something to reach its intended destination or achieve its intended purpose.

The miscarriage of the plan was due to poor communication.

3

An act of mismanagement or failure, especially in the administration of justice (as in 'miscarriage of justice').

The wrongful conviction was a serious miscarriage of justice.