force majeure
Derived from French, 'force majeure' refers to extraordinary events or circumstances beyond the control of the parties involved, often used in legal contexts.
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Definition
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(legal, technical)An unforeseeable event that prevents parties from fulfilling their contractual obligations, such as natural disasters or wars.
Example
- The contract includes a force majeure clause that covers events like earthquakes and floods.
- Due to the force majeure, the supplier could not deliver the goods on time.
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