vis major

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In Spain an act of the 30th of January 1900, adopted the Spain. principle of the personal responsibility of the employer for accidents to workmen other than those due to vis major.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

During the American invasion, in the autumn of 1775, Monsieur Menut, owing to a vis major, was forced to entertain a rather boisterous and wilful class of customers: Richard Montgomery and his warlike Continentals.

From Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present by Le Moine, J. M. (James MacPherson), Sir

Nationalization is the cardinal fact, the vis major, on each side.

From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin

When I say that you ought to choose, I except vis major and fear, which destroy all power of choice.

From L. Annaeus Seneca on Benefits by Stewart, Aubrey

Under Roman law, it was the rule in contracts for rent that a tenant was not bound to pay if any vis major prevented him from reaping.

From Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913 by Baring, Evelyn