force majeure

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[edit] Etymology

From French greater force

[edit] Pronunciation

IPA: /fɔrs maʒœr/

[edit] Noun

force majeure (plural forces majeures)

  1. an overwhelming force
  2. (law) an unavoidable catastrophe, especially one that prevents someone from fulfilling a legal obligation

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[edit] Translations

unavoidable catastrophe, voiding legal obligation
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