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vis ma⋅jor

  [vis mey-jer]
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–noun, plural vi⋅res ma⋅jo⋅res  [vahy-reez muh-jawr-eez, -jor-] , Law.
force majeure.
Origin:
1595–1605; < L vīs major greater force
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vis ma·jor   (vĭs mā'jər)   
n.   pl. vi·res ma·jo·res (vī'rēz mə-jôr'ēz, -jŏr'-) Law
An overwhelming force of nature having unavoidable consequences that under certain circumstances can exempt one from the obligations of a contract.

[Latin vīs māior : vīs, force + māior, greater.]
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Main Entry: vis major
Pronunciation: 'vis-'mA-j&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, literally, greater force
: an overwhelming force; also : ACT OF GOD
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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