Acts of God

See also: acts of God

English

Noun

Acts of God

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