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- Dictionaryforce majeure/ˌfɔːs maˈʒəː/
noun
- 1. unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract.
- 2. irresistible compulsion or superior strength.
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- Force majeure
Contract clause regarding extraordinary occurrence beyond control which prevents one or both parties from fulfilling their obligations
In contract law, force majeure is a common clause in contracts which essentially frees both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties, such as a war, strike, riot, crime, epidemic, or sudden legal change prevents one or both parties from fulfilling their obligations under the contract. Force majeure often includes events desc... Wikipedia
