English edit

Etymology edit

From Latin.

Noun edit

vis major (uncountable)

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

Usage notes edit

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

See also edit

Latin edit

Phrase edit

vis major

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