force majeure
a French term literally translated as greater force, this clause is included in contracts to remove liability for natural and unavoidable catastrophes that interrupt the expected course of events and restrict participants from fulfilling obligations (Dic)In other languages:
- forza maġġuri [MT] - ġrajja mhux mistennija li fuqha l-bniedem ma għandu la setgħa u la rażan (Mik)
- forza maggiore [IT]