Legal Definitions - vis major naturae

Vis major naturae is a legal term that refers to the superior force of nature. It is also known as force majeure, which means an event or effect that cannot be anticipated or controlled.

• A hurricane that causes damage to a property is an example of vis major naturae.
• A volcanic eruption that disrupts air travel is also an example of vis major naturae.
• However, a strike by workers that causes a delay in the delivery of goods is not an example of vis major naturae because it is an act of people that can be anticipated and controlled.

These examples illustrate how vis major naturae refers to events that are beyond human control and cannot be predicted or prevented.