Vis Major


Definition of "Vis major"

Scott Waymire
  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Solutions Real Estate

Latin phrase meaning "overpowering force"; an unavoidable accident or calamity; an accident for which no one is responsible; an act of god.


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