Act of God
noun
An unexpected natural event like a hurricane or earthquake that cannot be stopped or controlled by humans.
The insurance company did not cover damages because they considered the flood an act of God.
Often appears as...
- act of god clause
- in the event of an act of god
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Any event outside of human control or influence, often unexpected and extreme, particularly referring to weather phenomena.
The sudden storm was seen as an act of God, coming without any warning.
Often appears as...
- an act of god happened
- is considered an act of god
noun
An unexpected natural event like a hurricane or earthquake that cannot be stopped or controlled by humans.
The insurance company did not cover damages because they considered the flood an act of God.
Often appears as...
- act of god clause
- in the event of an act of god
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Any event outside of human control or influence, often unexpected and extreme, particularly referring to weather phenomena.
The sudden storm was seen as an act of God, coming without any warning.
Often appears as...
- an act of god happened
- is considered an act of god
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Insurance Context
Often used in insurance policies to describe events not covered due to their uncontrollable nature.
The contract states that any 'act of God' is excluded from coverage.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Disputes
The term can be subject to legal debates about what qualifies as uncontrollable.
The court had to decide if the landslide was indeed an 'act of God'.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Religious
Despite the term 'God', this phrase is not typically used for religious purposes in modern contexts.
The bridge collapsed due to an 'act of God', not poor construction.
Pro Tip 1/3Insurance Context
Often used in insurance policies to describe events not covered due to their uncontrollable nature.
The contract states that any 'act of God' is excluded from coverage.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Disputes
The term can be subject to legal debates about what qualifies as uncontrollable.
The court had to decide if the landslide was indeed an 'act of God'.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Religious
Despite the term 'God', this phrase is not typically used for religious purposes in modern contexts.
The bridge collapsed due to an 'act of God', not poor construction.
Pro Tip 1/3Insurance Context
Often used in insurance policies to describe events not covered due to their uncontrollable nature.
The contract states that any 'act of God' is excluded from coverage.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Disputes
The term can be subject to legal debates about what qualifies as uncontrollable.
The court had to decide if the landslide was indeed an 'act of God'.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Religious
Despite the term 'God', this phrase is not typically used for religious purposes in modern contexts.
The bridge collapsed due to an 'act of God', not poor construction.
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