FORCE MAJEURE


Meaning of FORCE MAJEURE in English

[ ˌfɔ:s ma'ʒə: ]

■ noun

1》 Law unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract.

2》 superior strength.

Origin

Fr., lit. 'superior strength'.

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