vis major

vis major
vis major /'vis-'mā-jər/ n [Latin, literally, greater force]: an overwhelming force; also: act of god

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

vis major
n. Latin A superior force; the term is used in civil cases to denote an act of God. A loss vis major results from natural causes, such as a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake, and without the intervention of human beings. It is a loss that could not have been prevented by diligence or by having taken precautions.
See also force majeure.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.

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