vis major

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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.
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