Definitions

act of God

NOUN

divine act

Synonyms

WEAK

accident circumstances beyond one's control earthquake force majeure freak accident hurricane inevitable accident marvel natural disaster phenomenon supernatural event tornado unavoidable casualty unforeseen event vis major wonder

Example Sentences

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"I cannot guarantee the Wyndhams is invulnerable to an act of god," she added, "but I think it's pretty safe."

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2014