Law · Contract

Force Majeure

Contractual clause excusing performance on occurrence of extraordinary events beyond parties’ control. Literally ‘superior force.’

Type: noun Branch: Contract Level: Intermediate Jurisdiction: Global

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/fɔrs məˈʤur/ 🇬🇧 UK/fɔːs məˈʤur/

Definition

Contractual clause excusing performance on occurrence of extraordinary events beyond parties’ control. Literally ‘superior force.’

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