force majeure

Meanings

• Noun

  An event or circumstance, outside of one's control, that prevents one from fulfilling a contract or obligation.

  - "Due to force majeure, the construction project was delayed."
  - "The airline was not liable for damages caused by force majeure."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɔːs mæˈʒɜː/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50371528"

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Variants

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force majeure , force majeures

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Etymology

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A French term meaning 'superior force'.

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Trivia

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1. Force majeure was first recognized as a legal concept in the 16th century in France.

2. The term has been used in various industries, including construction, energy, and transportation.

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1. Act of God: A term similar to force majeure, used to describe natural disasters that prevent contract performance.

2. Force Majeure Clause: A provision in a contract that allows parties to be relieved of their obligations due to force majeure events.

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Force majeure is a common concept in law and business, particularly in contracts. It is used to excuse parties from their obligations when unexpected events occur that are beyond their control.

How to Memorize "force majeure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy, unstoppable force that prevents you from fulfilling a contract or obligation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with natural disasters, unforeseen events, and contracts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym F-M-E (Force Majeure Event) to memorize the term.

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