What is the meaning of Force majeure?

Force majeure is a force that cannot be controlled by the parties to a contract and prevents them from complying with the provisions of the contract. This includes acts of God such as a flood or a hurricane, or acts of man such as a strike, fire or war.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). force majeure. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/force_majeure/definitions/1154333
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "force majeure" http://smartdefine.org/force_majeure/definitions/1154333 (accessed September 24, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, force majeure, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/force_majeure/definitions/1154333>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "force majeure" 21 October 2010. Web. 24 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/force_majeure/definitions/1154333>
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