| 词组 | act of God |
| 释义 | Idiom act of God Theme: DEED an occurrence (usually an accident) for which no human is responsible; an act of nature such as a storm, an earthquake, or a windstorm.My insurance company wouldn't pay for the damage because it was an act of God.The thief tried to convince the judge that the diamonds were in his pocket due to an act 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. an 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? act 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] an act of GodAn 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. act of Godan 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. an 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. |
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