act of god

A legal term referring to an extraordinary natural event or accident that could not have been foreseen or prevented by human effort, such as earthquakes, floods, or storms.

ruЮридический термин, обозначающий чрезвычайное природное событие или несчастный случай, которое невозможно было предвидеть или предотвратить человеческими усилиями, например, землетрясения, наводнения или бури.esTérmino jurídico que designa un acontecimiento natural extraordinario o un accidente que no se podía prever ni evitar mediante esfuerzos humanos, como terremotos, inundaciones o tormentas.frTerme juridique désignant un événement naturel extrême ou un accident imprévisible et inévitable par les efforts humains, tel qu'un tremblement de terre, une inondation ou une tempête.deRechtsterminus für ein außergewöhnliches Naturereignis oder einen unvorhersehbaren Zufall, das bzw. den menschliche Vorsorge nicht verhindern konnte, etwa Erdbeben, Überschwemmungen oder Stürme; befreit in vielen Rechtsordnungen von der Haftung.ptTermo jurídico que designa um evento natural extraordinário ou acidente imprevisível e inevitável, como terremotos, inundações ou tempestades, que impede o cumprimento de uma obrigação.zh法律术语，指无法预见或无法通过人类努力预防的不可抗力事件，如地震、洪水、风暴等自然灾害。arمصطلح قانوني يشير إلى حدث طبيعي أو حادث كارثي لا يمكن توقعه أو منعه بالجهد البشري، مثل الزلازل والفيضانات والعواصف، ويُعتبر عادةً سبباً للإعفاء من المسؤولية.

1. Uncontrollable natural event C1 formal

   An event caused by natural forces, such as a storm, earthquake, or flood, that cannot be prevented or controlled by humans.

   • The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by an act of God.
   • The court ruled the flood was an act of God, so the company was not liable.
   • The contract includes a clause for delays due to an act of God.

   ruНепреодолимая силаesfuerza mayorfrforce majeure naturelledehöhere GewaltptForça maiorzh不可抗力arقوة قاهرة

2. Unexpected disaster B2 informal

   A sudden and unavoidable natural disaster that is beyond human control.

   • The hurricane was considered an act of God by the local authorities.
   • They lost their crops due to an act of God, a severe drought.
   • The earthquake was an act of God that destroyed many homes.

   ruНепреодолимая силаesActo de DiosfrActe de DieudeHöhere GewaltptForça maiorzh不可抗力arقوة قاهرة