force majeure

Definitions of force majeure
  1. noun
    the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
    synonyms: gebied, heerschappij, machtsoverwicht, overmacht
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    ascendant, ascendent, ascendenten
    position or state of being dominant or in control
    hegemonie, meesterschap, overmacht
    power to dominate or defeat
    absolutisme, alleenheerschappij, alleenrecht, alleenverkoop, autocratie, monocratie, monopolie
    exclusive control or possession of something
    soevereiniteit
    royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
    type of:
    gesteldheid, hoedanigheid, staat, standing, status, voorwaarde
    a state at a particular time
  2. noun
    power to dominate or defeat
    synonyms: hegemonie, meesterschap, overmacht
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    type of:
    gebied, heerschappij, machtsoverwicht, overmacht
    the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
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