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English > 1 sense of the expression force majeure:
NOUNeventforce majeure, act of God, vis major, inevitable accident, unavoidable casualtya natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events
English > force majeure: 1 sense > noun 1, event
MeaningA natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events.
Synonymsact of God, vis major, inevitable accident, unavoidable casualty
Broadercalamity, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, cataclysmAn event resulting in great loss and misfortune