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actus Dei

Pronunciation pronunciation key
aktăs dayee

Function
noun phrase

Definition 
an act of God, an act of nature (typically a storm, earthquake, or other unpredictable natural catastrophe or phenomenon over which human beings have no control): "If the court rules that the flood was an actus Dei, the insurance company won't have to pay out."

Etymology etymology key
act of God

Word or Phrase Origin
Latin

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