Catastrophe
Catastrophe noun - A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.
Force majeure and catastrophe are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Force majeure" with "Catastrophe", this terms are similar.
Nearby Word: catastrophic
Force majeure
Force majeure noun - A natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events.
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Synonyms for Force majeure
Catastrophe and force majeure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catastrophe" instead a noun phrase "Force majeure".
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