A provision that permits either party to terminate the contract without damages if fulfillment of the obligations imposed in the agreement is rendered impossible by occurrences outside of thecontrol of either party is called a(n):

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A Force Majeure clause is designed to free both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties, such as a war, strike, riot, crime, or an event described by the legal term act of God (hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, etc.), prevents one or both parties from fulfilling their obligations under the contract.

A Provision That Permits Either Party to Terminate the Contract