[] () unexpected circumstances, such as war, that can be used as an excuse when they prevent sb from doing sth that is written in a contract 不可抗力（如战争）◆a force majeure clause (= in a written contract) （书面合同中的）不可抗力条款ⓘ Force majeure is a French phrase. force majeure 是法语短语。⨁to accept / challenge / declare force majeure 接受／质疑／宣称不可抗力事件