Define: Rules and Regulations

The meaning of “Rules and Regulations” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Rules and Regulations defined in a legal contract?

  • Rules and Regulations means the guidelines and directives enforced by the Commission. Seen in 1,000 SEC filings
  • Rules and Regulations means the set of directives established by the Commission under a specific Act. Seen in 180 SEC filings
  • Rules and Regulations means the collective regulatory measures imposed by a certain Act. Seen in 132 SEC filings
  • Rules and Regulations means the established practices that a company must adhere to when providing a service. Seen in 98 SEC filings
  • Rules and Regulations means directives enforced by the Commission under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, as applicable. Seen in 58 SEC filings
  • Rules and Regulations means the regulations enforced by the SEC. Seen in 55 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of rules and regulations' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Rules and Regulations means the guidelines and directives implemented by [insert governing body].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Formalising legal obligations between parties.
  • Explaining standards or guidelines that must be followed.
  • Regulatory compliance.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Rules and Regulations means the practices [insert organization] follows when delivering a service.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Contracts involving provision of services.
  • Agreements that formalize the standard of service expected.

Relevant Sectors

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Rules and Regulations means the guidelines and directives implemented by [insert governing body]

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