Define: Ambient Noise

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

How is Ambient Noise defined in a legal contract?

  • Ambient Noise means the encompassing sounds associated with a specific environment. This includes sounds from various sources both close and distant. Seen in 22 SEC filings.
  • Ambient Noise means all the sounds in a given location at a specific time, irrespective of the specific source being measured. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Ambient Noise means the encompassing background noise related to a specific environment, excluding the sound made by the particular source under consideration. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Ambient Noise means the composite of all sounds, usually from numerous sources in a given environment. This broad noise forms a base level of sound excluding the noise source being evaluated or discussed. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Ambient Noise means the measure of all sound, both close and far, found in a particular place. This sound is measured over an appropriate time frame to get an average level. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Ambient Noise means the complete sound in a given scenario at a specific time, measured over a period of at least 10 minutes. Seen in 2 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.

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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

  • Ambient Noise means the encompassing sounds prevalent in a specified environment, sourced near and far.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Any legal agreements where the sound environment could potentially affect the deliverables or outcome of the engagement.
  • Contracts where environmental or background noise plays a role in ensuring safety, quality, or compliance standards.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Ambient Noise means the comprehensive background noise, exclusive of the specific sound source being evaluated.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Agreements where the distinction between the background noise and a particular sound source is significant.
  • Contracts that require measurements or evaluations of specific sound sources.

Relevant Sectors

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Ambient Noise means the encompassing sounds prevalent in a specified environment, sourced near and far.

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