force majeure
Definition
Standard clause found in construction and supply contracts, it exempts the contracting parties from fulfilling their contractual obligations for causes that could not be anticipated and/or are beyond their control. These causes usually include act of God, act of man, act of parliament, and other impersonal events or occurrences. French for, superior force. Also called irresistible force.
force majeure is in the Agreements & Contracts, General, Marine, & Life Insurance and Purchasing & Procurement subjects.
force majeure appears in the definitions of the following terms: act of God, frustration, best efforts, irresistible force, take or pay contract, political risk and vis major
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