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act of God Definition

act of God

noun

Law an occurrence, esp. a disaster, that is due entirely to the forces of nature and that could not reasonably have been prevented

act of God Law Definition

n

An overwhelming natural event, often unpredictable or difficult to anticipate, that is uncontrolled and uninfluenced by the power of man and that could not be prevented or avoided by foresight or prudence.
act of God Quotes

Milord, in that case an Act of God was defined as 'something which no reasonable man could have expected'.

—Herbert, SirA(lan) P(atrick)

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