Force majeure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002162",
  "term": "Force majeure",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A contractual provision that excuses a party from liability for non-performance when an extraordinary event beyond their control makes it impossible or impracticable to fulfill their obligations. Such events include natural disasters, wars, strikes, or government prohibitions that were unforeseeable at the time the contract was made. The specific events that qualify are explicitly listed in the clause, and courts interpret these provisions narrowly based on the contract's language.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/force-majeure/"
}