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vis major

/vɪs ˈmeɪdʒər/

Traducción: Término jurídico que designa una fuerza irresistible o un acontecimiento natural imposible de prevenir o controlar por el ser humano, utilizado a menudo para eximir de responsabilidad por daños.

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/vɪs ˈmeɪdʒər/C2formallegal
  • esTérmino jurídico que designa una fuerza irresistible o un acontecimiento natural imposible de prevenir o controlar por el ser humano, utilizado a menudo para eximir de responsabilidad por daños.

A legal term referring to an irresistible force or natural event that cannot be prevented or controlled by humans, often used to excuse liability for damages.

  1. Act of GodC2formal

    An overwhelming, uncontrollable natural event that cannot be prevented or avoided by human effort.

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    • The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by vis major.
    • The court ruled the flood was a case of vis major.
    • Contractors are often not liable for delays due to vis major.