English

Noun

Acts of God

1. plural of Act of God Alternative spelling of acts 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.