its a contractual term
I see it frequently in my work. It is referenced as a defense for certain situations where a contractor appears to be in default of some element of a contract (usually delivery) due to a matter beyond his control. It is then used as the excuse for the delay and is generally considered acceptable. Things like a strike, war, act of God, etc. Since the "contract law" discussion forum is elsewhere on the internet - we now return to boating issues!
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