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vis major

English

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Etymology

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From Latin.

Noun

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vis major (uncountable)

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

Usage notes

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

See also

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Latin

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Phrase

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vis major

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