How is 'Duly Certified' defined in a legal contract?
- Duly Certified means a validation process that applies to copies. It refers to a copy that is authorized by a public officer or notary public. This can also cover other forms of certifications as determined by the director in his/her sole discretion. Seen in 6 SEC filings
- Duly Certified means verification provided by the appropriate officer of the Court, or by the deciding officer or the officer in charge of the police station. Seen in 2 SEC filings
- Duly Certified means a document deemed as an exact duplication by respectable authorities such as an official, a notary public, a professional accountant, a lawyer, a professional company secretary or the authorized representative of the company. Seen in 1 SEC filing
- Duly Certified means in relation to a seafarer, the condition of holding a valid certificate showing that the holder is qualified to serve in the specified capacity on the type, tonnage, power and means of propulsion, and class of vessel and voyage concerned, and to perform the functions involved at the relevant level of responsibility specified in the certificate. Seen in 1 SEC filings
Please note that some definitions have been omitted as they include words such as agency, association, company, individual, location, region, organisation, and country which are not suitable for global usage.
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Genie Definition 1
""Duly Certified means the verification of copies by an authorized individual or [appropriate public authority].""
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Relevant Circumstances
- Verification of duplications in contractual documents
- Legal disputes where document authenticity is in question
- Certification of translated contracts and agreements
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Genie Definition 2
""Duly Certified means the holder is qualified to serve in the [specified capacity] as proven by a valid certificate.""
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- Hiring of professionals with certain qualifications
- Partnership formation requiring specified technical skills
- Contractual work involving licensed professionals
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Duly Certified means the verification of copies by an authorized individual or [appropriate public authority].
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