Force Majeure Extension of Deadline

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An extension of a deadline due to force majeure is a contractual or legal postponement of performance or delivery caused by events beyond the control of the parties (e.g., natural disasters, war, strikes). It allows the debtor to fulfill the contractual obligation after the impediment is removed, without incurring penalties for the delay.

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