Act of God—1. (legal) the action of forces uncontrollable by man, such as hurricane, etc.
- In the event of an act of God, the school reserves the right to suspend training.
2. said of the work of God in creation.
- The doctrine regarded our a priori ideas as infused into the intellect by an act of God.
Action of God —(also: work of God) = act of God 2
- Creation is the origin of the totality of the universe by the action of God.