acts of God

A form of act of God — An unforeseen occurrence beyond one's control, such as a natural disaster.

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Meanings

acts of God1

noun
  1. pluralplural of act of God

Acts of God2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Act of God

    As regards “famines and floods,” these have long been considered “Acts of God.”

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    Why floods, earthquakes and storms were considered Acts of God is unclear, especially since by this time less than 22 percent of Toronto-dwellers attended church.

    Examples of some unusual circumstances, such as insects (eg, grasshoppers), mid-late season drought, or hail, where the crop may not be totaled but is adversely affected, are often considered Acts of God.

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APA

acts of God. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acts%20of%20God

MLA

“acts of God.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acts%20of%20God. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acts of God,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acts%20of%20God.

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