act of God
something which happens over which man has no control
TRANSLATION
act of God = höhere Gewalt; das Naturereignis; damage due to an Act of God = Schaden durch höhere Gewalt
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
He (Hoover) believed that economic depressions, like natural disasters, were ACTS OF GOD that must run their course. He expected voluntary acts of compassion by business and good neighbours would be enough, as they mostly had been in his humanitarian work in World War I. But the Depression affected so many millions it was too big and complex for that.
(BBC News - 9th September 2005)
(BBC News - 9th September 2005)
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act of God
noun phrase
A manifestation especially of a violent or destructive natural force, such as a lightning strike or earthquake, that is beyond human power to cause, prevent, or control.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
An unforeseen and uncontrollable natural event, such as a hurricane, fire, or flood. For example, The publisher shall publish the work within twelve months except in case of delay caused by acts of God such as fires or floods or other circumstances beyond its control. It most often appears in legal contracts, where it is used to indemnify one party against a disaster that prevents it from carrying out the contract's terms. (Mid-1800s)
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Synonyms
:act of God, force majeure, vis major, inevitable accident, unavoidable casualty
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
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noun phrase
A manifestation especially of a violent or destructive natural force, such as a lightning strike or earthquake, that is beyond human power to cause, prevent, or control.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
An unforeseen and uncontrollable natural event, such as a hurricane, fire, or flood. For example, The publisher shall publish the work within twelve months except in case of delay caused by acts of God such as fires or floods or other circumstances beyond its control. It most often appears in legal contracts, where it is used to indemnify one party against a disaster that prevents it from carrying out the contract's terms. (Mid-1800s)
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Synonyms
:act of God, force majeure, vis major, inevitable accident, unavoidable casualty
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
"There are various ways in which insurance can protect you against acts of God"
