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act of God
act of Godn. pl. acts of God 1. A violent or destructive natural event, such as a lightning strike or earthquake.2. Law An occurrence, such as a natural event, that is beyond human control and whose consequences are therefore not a basis for legal liability.act of God n (Law) law a sudden and inevitable occurrence caused by natural forces and not by the agency of man, such as a flood, earthquake, or a similar catastrophe act′ of God′
n. a sudden action of natural forces that could not have been prevented, as an earthquake or hurricane. [1855–60] act of GodA potentially destructive event that happens in nature, such as a flood or earthquake, that cannot be controlled by human action.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  act of God - a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events; "he discovered that his house was not insured against acts of God"force majeure, inevitable accident, unavoidable casualty, vis majorcalamity, catastrophe, tragedy, disaster, cataclysm - an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster" |
Translationsact of God
act of GodA natural disaster, or any similar large-scale event beyond human control. I don't care about a little rain—only an act of God will keep us from getting married today. There is no way to prepare for a sudden act of God like an earthquake.See also: act, god, ofan act of Godan occurrence or an event for which no human is responsible; an act of nature such as a storm, an earthquake, or a wildfire. Will your insurance com pany pay for damage caused by earthquakes and other acts of God?See also: act, god, ofact of GodAn 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] See also: act, god, ofan act of God An act of God is an event that is beyond human control, especially one in which something is damaged or someone is hurt. The President described the disaster as an act of God. The manmade financial crisis came on top of an act of God, a terrible winter of heavy snowfall and ice. Note: This expression is sometimes used in legal documents such as insurance documents. See also: act, god, ofact of God an instance of uncontrollable natural forces in operation. This phrase is often used in insurance contracts to refer to incidents such as lightning strikes or floods.See also: act, god, ofan ˌact of ˈGod (law) an event caused by natural forces which people cannot control or prevent, for example a hurricane (= a very strong wind), an earthquake, etc: The insurance covers your house against all types of damage, excluding those caused by acts of God.See also: act, god, ofact of God
act of God, in law, an accident caused by the operation of extraordinary natural force. The effect of ordinary natural causes (e.g., that rain will leak through a defective roof) may be foreseen and avoided by the exercise of human care; failure to take the necessary precautions constitutes negligencenegligence,
in law, especially tort law, the breach of an obligation (duty) to act with care, or the failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person would under similar circumstances.
..... Click the link for more information. , and the party injured in the accident may be entitled to damages. An act of God, however, is so extraordinary and devoid of human agency that reasonable care would not avoid the consequences; hence, the injured party has no right to damages. Accidents caused by tornadoes, perils of the sea, extraordinary floods, and severe ice storms are usually considered acts of God, but fires are not so considered unless they are caused by lightning.act of God Law a sudden and inevitable occurrence caused by natural forces and not by the agency of man, such as a flood, earthquake, or a similar catastrophe act of God
Act of GodAn 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. Courts have recognized various events as acts of God—tornadoes, earthquakes, death, extraordinarily high tides, violent winds, and floods. Many insurance policies for property damage exclude from their protection damage caused by acts of God. act of Godn. a natural catastrophe which no one can prevent such as an earthquake, a tidal wave, a volcanic eruption, or a tornado. Acts of God are significant for two reasons: 1) for the havoc and damage they wreak, and 2) because often contracts state that "acts of God" are an excuse for delay or failure to fulfill a commitment or to complete a construction project. Many insurance policies exempt coverage for damage caused by acts of God, which is one time an insurance company gets religion. At times disputes arise as to whether a violent storm or other disaster was an act of God (and therefore exempt from a claim) or a foreseeable natural event. God knows the answer! act of God an accident or event that cannot be prevented by ordinary human foresight. The occurrence should normally be a natural one, like flood or earthquake. It exempts a party from STRICT LIABILITY in common law and, by definition, from negligence.ACT OF GOD, in contracts. This phrase denotes those accidents which arisefrom physical causes, and which cannot be prevented.
2. Where the law casts a duty on a party, the performance shall beexcused, if it be rendered impossible by the act of God; but where theparty, by his own contract, engages to do an act, it is deemed to be his ownfault and folly that he did not thereby provide against contingencies, andexempt himself from responsibilities in certain events and in such case,(that is, in the instance of an absolute general contract the performance isnot excused by an inevitable accident, or other contingency, although notforeseen by, nor within the control of the party. Chitty on Contr. 272, 8;Aleyn, 27, cited by Lawrence; J. in 8 T. R. 267; Com. Dig. Action upon theCase upon Assumpsit, G; 6 T. R. 650 ; 8 T. R. 259; 3 M. & S. 267 ; 7 Mass.325; 13 Mass. 94; Co. Litt. 206; Com. Dig. Condition, D 1, L 13; 2 Bl. Com.340; 1 T. R. 33; Jones on Bailm 104, 5 ; 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 1024.
3. Special bail are discharged when the defendant dies, Tidd, 243 ;actus Dei nemini facit injuriam being a maxim of law, applicable in suchcase; but if the defendant die after the return of the case and before it isfiled, the bail are fixed. 6 T. R. 284; 6 Binn. 332, 338. It is, however, noground for an exonerator, that the defendant has become deranged since thesuit was brought, and is confined in a hospital. 2 Wash. C. C. R. 464, 6 T.It. 133 Bos. & Pull. 362 Tidd, 184. Vide 8 Mass. Rep. 264; 3 Yeates, 37; 2Dall. 317; 16 Mass. Rep. 218; Stra. 128; 1 Leigh's N, P. 508; 11 Pick. R.41; 2 Verm. R. 92; 2 Watt's Rep. 443. See generally, Fortuitous Event;Perils of the Sea. Act of God
Act of GodIn law, any event outside of human control, especially one that causes damage. Examples of acts of God include tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes. Many contracts do not have to be completed in the event of an act of God; that is, one is usually immune from having to perform on a contract rendered impossible by an act of God. Many companies, notably agricultural and similar corporations, have insurance to compensate for losses resulting from an act of God. An act of God is also called vis major, which is Latin for "superior force." See also: Act of God bond.Act of GodAn act caused exclusively by the violence of Nature, without any intervention from humans. Many contracts contain clauses relieving the parties of responsibility if an Act of God delays or makes impossible the performance of the contract.Examples include earthquakes,floods, hurricanes, lightning, tidal waves, tornadoes. (With current controversy over the effects of global warming, and with allegations that deficiencies in the New Orleans levee system caused the massive flooding in 2005, we can expect renewed litigation concerning flooding as an Act of God or of humans.) AcronymsSeeAOGact of God
Synonyms for act of Godnoun a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of eventsSynonyms- force majeure
- inevitable accident
- unavoidable casualty
- vis major
Related Words- calamity
- catastrophe
- tragedy
- disaster
- cataclysm
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