fortuitous event
- An incident that originates naturally or from human action, that wasn't predictable or anticipable, and that's beyond the control of the involved individuals, such as parties to a contract
- The severe flooding, considered a fortuitous event, delayed the construction project.
- Due to the fortuitous event of the sudden power outage, the performance was postponed.
- The contract had a clause releasing the parties from obligation in case of a fortuitous event.
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