"Act of GOD"????

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Why is this language inappropriate in contracts or insurance policys.

2007-08-11 12:47:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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Because it's an old phrase dating back centuries -- it refers to actions and events that are beyond human control.

The other term for the concept is "force majeure".

2007-08-11 12:53:06 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Because it's a very old legal term that means something very specific. Changing it could screw things up big time. It's just a legal term, don't sweat it. It doesn't even mean God any more. It's just like lots of other words that have lost their original meaning.

2007-08-11 13:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋