act of god

Noun

An event that directly and exclusively results from the occurrence of natural causes that could not have been prevented by the exercise of foresight or caution; an inevitable accident.

ریشه

Derived from the legal term 'vis major', which is Latin for 'greater force'.

مثال

• The insurance company refused to pay for the damages, claiming it was an act of God.
• The earthquake was an act of God that no one could have predicted.
• The flood was considered an act of God, so the homeowners were not held responsible.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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