Topic: LAW
| Date: | 1800-1900 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | 'greater force' |
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force ma‧jeure
[uncountable] law
[uncountable] lawSCL unexpected events, for example a war, that prevent someone from doing what they had officially planned or agreed to do. An event like this can legally allow an agreement or contract to be changed or ended.
