

force majeure
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hurricane noun
/ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhɝɪˌkeɪn/
A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.
catastrophe noun
/kəˈtæstɹəfi/
Any large and disastrous event of great significance
"The earthquake that destroyed the city was a complete catastrophe. "
unavoidable noun
/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/ /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪɾəbl/
Something that cannot be avoided.
"The unavoidable consequence of forgetting your homework is a failing grade. "