[fɔʁs maʒoeʁ]) — maʒœʁ or vis (Major) — latin meaning superior, force is also known as cas (Fortuit) french or casus (Fortuitus) latin chance, occurrence unavoidable. accident force majeure may work to excuse all or part of the obligations of one or both parties. For example, a strike might prevent timely delivery of goods, but not timely payment for the portion delivered. A force majeure may also be the overpowering force itself, which prevents the fulfillment of a contract.