In dealing with a " vis major ", he acts firmly and quickly; using the full might of his nation against any enemy that threatens it.
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As interpreted by English courts, the phrase " force majeure " bears more extensive meaning than " act of God " or " vis major ."
3.
They agree that the Ringgit's depreciation vis-a-vis major currenciesacross the board is a spinoff from the current events that occured inAsia . ` We are affected by our neighbours,'says one observer.
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Judges have agreed that strikes and breakdowns of machinery, which though normally not included in " vis major, " are included in " force majeure . " ( However, in the case of machinery breakdown, negligent lack of maintenance may negate claims of " force majeure ", as maintenance or its lack " is " within the owner's sphere of control .)