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Act of God

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

In civillaw, an accident which arises from some cause beyond the control of man, e.g., lightning, cyclones, and therefore attributed to God as Author of the laws of nature.

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Entry for 'Act of God'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​a/act-of-god.html. 1910.