Act Of God (Noun)
Meaning
A natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events; "he discovered that his house was not insured against acts of God".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- There was no defense against the hurricane, it was an act of God that destroyed the entire town.
- The insurance company refused to pay for the damage, citing the policy exclusion for acts of God.
- The company was forced to shut down after a wildfire destroyed its factory, an act of God that left it with no assets.
- The weather forecast predicted a severe blizzard, a true act of God, which was expected to bring the city to a standstill.
- After the massive earthquake, the country's emergency services were stretched to the limit, dealing with the aftermath of this monumental act of God.