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forces majeures - 1 dictionary result

force ma⋅jeure

[Fr. fawrs ma-zhœr]
–noun, plural forces majeures [Fr. fawrs ma-zhœr] . Law.
an unexpected and disruptive event that may operate to excuse a party from a contract.

Origin:
1880–85; < F: lit., superior force
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