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1880–85; < French: literally, superior force
1880–85; < French: literally, superior force
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force majeure (ˈfɔːs mæˈʒɜː, -ˈdʒʊə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| law irresistible force or compulsion such as will excuse a party from performing his or her part of a contract | |
| [from French: superior force] | |
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force majeure
1883, from Fr., lit. superior strength.
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