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.