force majeure 

Literally, French for "greater force" and in older contracts, an "act of God"- an event beyond human control, such as weather, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc. In insurance and travel contracts, this is the "weasel phrase" meaning "shit happens", or at greater length, "it's out of our hands, so we don't have to do anything for you" - if your flight is cancelled because of weather, it is considered to be cancelled because of force majeure and in most cases you are SOL for lodging, meals etc. until they can arrange to get you out on another flight, perhaps days later.

From one airline's "Conditions of Carriage":

FORCE MAJEURE EVENTS
American (Airlines) may, in the event of a force majeure event, without notice, cancel, terminate, divert, postpone or delay any flight or the right of carriage or reservation of traffic accommodations without liability except to issue an involuntary refund. The involuntary refund will be made in the original form of payment in accordance with involuntary refund rules for any unused portion of the ticket. American will also reserve the right to determine if any departure or landing should be made without any liability except the afore mentioned involuntary refund.

Force Majeure Event Means:

Any condition beyond American's control including, but without limitation, meteorological conditions, acts of God, riots, civil commotion, embargoes, wars, hostilities, disturbances or unsettled international conditions - actual threatened or reported. Also, because of any delay, demand, circumstances or requirement due, directly or indirectly to such conditions, or
Any strike, work stoppage, slowdown, lockout or any other labor related dispute involving or affecting American's service, or
Any government regulation, demand or requirement, or
Any shortage of labor, fuel or facilities of American or others, or
Any fact not reasonably foreseen, anticipated or predicted by American.

force majeure by JDiver June 7, 2010

force majeure 

The sexual position that involves having intercourse during a catastrophic event such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado or wildfire.

We totally did it force majeure while watching Hurricane Sandy on the weather channel. It was hot.

force majeure by mos fet January 28, 2013

Force Majeure 

When a guy cums before a girl, therefore ruining the sexytime

Terry, really, you force majeured again last night? Your girl is gonna leave you

Force Majeure by Namistrone May 10, 2021

Force majeure 

A French word which describes the bowel movements of lazy executive and corporate leaders.

As I walked into the bathroom I heard moans and groans to deep for words. It was the sound of the constipated president crapping away.

I asked, "Are you okay back there?". "Just a Force majeure", shouted the president. "We will be back to normal in a few days once the snow storm is past." Confused and bewildered, I reminded the president that it was the middle of summer. He didn't hear me though, he was too busy cramping away.

Force majeure by X2bassplayer January 7, 2025