due to force majeure vs due to a force majeure

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Due to force majeure' is the more common and concise way to express the idea that something is happening because of an unforeseeable circumstance. On the other hand, 'due to a force majeure' is also correct but less common, and it implies a specific instance of force majeure rather than the general concept.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

due to force majeure

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is happening as a result of an unforeseeable circumstance or event beyond anyone's control.

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In this case, the certificate must be cancelled for any amounts not applied for due to force majeure.
3. For the purposes of Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000, certificates valid until 30 September may not be extended. In this case, the certificate must be cancelled for any amounts not applied for due to force majeure.
The first subparagraph shall not apply if the exporter proves to the satisfaction of the competent authorities that the situation referred to in that subparagraph is due to force majeure, to obvious error, or, where applicable, that it was based on correct previous payment information.
Paragraph 1 shall not apply if the applicant proves, to the satisfaction of the competent authorities that the situation referred to in paragraph 1 is not due to his gross negligence or that it is due to force majeure or to obvious error.
Moreover, neither contractual party will be considered in default of the supply agreements if and to the extent that such default is due to force majeure.
and no such upward allocation may be made for a vessel which exceeded its initial DML prior to 1 April, unless due to force majeure or extraordinary circumstances, as agreed by the meeting of the parties, in consultation with the IRP.
The exclusion provided for in paragraph 1 shall not apply if the tenderer or applicant proves, to the satisfaction of the competent authority, that the situation referred to in that paragraph is due to force majeure or obvious error.
where the non-compliance is due to force majeure;
due to force majeure and is therefore
The action to be taken in such circumstances should be specified in detail, in particular for cases where non-fulfilment of undertakings is due to force majeure.
In such cases, the certificate shall be cancelled for any amounts not applied for due to force majeure and the relevant security released.
It shall be for the NGO to decide whether the supplier's failure to supply the goods or to fulfil one of his obligations may be due to force majeure.
Quantities of preserved mushrooms that fall under the tariff quotas referred to in Article 1(1) and could not be imported during an import tariff quota period due to force majeure shall be taken into account in the calculation of the reference quantity.
The provisions of Article 40(3) of Regulation (EC) No 376/2008, should not apply in the present case as the extension of the period of validity of the refund certificates concerned is not due to force majeure reasons.
(b) their flight is cancelled, except for reasons beyond the responsibility of an air carrier or that of its subcontracting agent and except if this is due to force majeure;
if it was due to force majeure that the goods were not exported, or were only partially exported, or that an export refund was not applied for or was applied for only partially;
The Parties shall take the necessary measures to limit or minimise costs and possible damages due to Force Majeure.
The initial schedule of flights will be three flights a week during the spring/summer period, unless it is impossible due to force majeure'.
It shall be for the Commission to decide whether the supplier's failure to supply the goods or to fulfil one of his obligations may be due to force majeure.
The trouble and inconvenience to passengers caused by cancellation of flights should also be reduced, except when cancellation occurs due to force majeure and is therefore beyond the responsibility of an air carrier or that of its subcontracting agent.

due to a force majeure

This phrase is correct but less common than 'due to force majeure'.

This phrase is also used to indicate that something is happening because of a specific instance of force majeure, rather than the general concept.

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due to force majeure vs due to a force majeure