vis major

English

Etymology

From Latin.

Noun

vis major (uncountable)

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

Usage notes

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

See also

• force majeure

Latin

Phrase

vis major

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