force majeure

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The definition of a force majeure is an overpowering force, or an unexpected or uncontrollable event.

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An example of a force majeure is an earthquake.

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See force majeure in Webster's New World College Dictionary

  1. superior or overwhelming power
  2. an unanticipated or uncontrollable event or effect which releases one from fulfillment of a contractual obligation

Origin: Fr

See force majeure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Superior or overpowering force.
  2. An unexpected or uncontrollable event.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: : force, force

Origin: + majeure, greater

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