An unavoidable force or event beyond human control (e.g., an act of God); something inevitable and irresistible.
大雨で橋が崩れたのは不可抗力だと判断された。
The collapse of the bridge due to heavy rain was judged to be an act of God/force majeure.
その事故は不可抗力によるもので、責任は問えないとされた。
The accident was caused by force majeure, so no responsibility could be assigned.
In legal contexts, an extraordinary event preventing contractual performance (force majeure), which may justify contract suspension or exemption from liability.
契約書には不可抗力条項が明記されていることが多い。
Contracts often explicitly include a force majeure clause.
パンデミックは不可抗力として扱われ、納期の遅延が容認された。
The pandemic was treated as force majeure, and delivery delays were accepted.