acts of God

acts of God definition - finance
A phrase that is found in legal and financing agreements that refers to events that are beyond either partyÂ’s control, such as earthquakes, floods, or riots.

Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary Copyright © 2003 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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