vis major

English

Etymology

From Latin

Noun

vis major (uncountable)

  1. (law) A greater force; "act of God"; unavoidable accident.

Usage notes

Used in cases of unavoidable consequences if somebody under certain circumstances can be exempted from the obligations of a contract.

Latin

Phrase

vis major

  1. Vis major; "greater force"; "act of God"; unavoidable accident.
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