Define: General Area

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

How is General Area defined in a legal contract?

  • General Area means the topographic and basin of surface and ground water surrounding a permitted site. This area is big enough to consider the cumulative impacts of all expected mining activities, including their effect on the quality and quantity of watersheds containing recurring streams and underground water zones. Such mining activities should include, at minimum, the entire anticipated duration of security releases. Seen in 12 SEC filings
  • General Area means the geographic space within which an individual would typically seek employment in a certain profession. Seen in 9 SEC filings
  • General Area means all land within the boundaries of a certain city, excluding those areas described in [schedule]. Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • General Area means the space around a deck within a pool enclosure that is used for activities other than swimming. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • General Area means any location within the public rights-of-way of a certain city, not within a Premier area. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • General Area means the lands outlined in [schedule]. Seen in 1 SEC filing

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

  • General Area means the designated geographic or topographic region, within [specify boundaries], accounting for activities impacting its function and quality.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When conducting an environmental impact assessment
  • During the negotiation of land leases
  • In mining exploration and extraction activities

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • General Area means the geographic space typically associated with an individual action or profession.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When defining an employee’s commuting or work-from-home area
  • In agreements that restrict professional activities within a certain area

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

  • General Area means a demarcated space, determined by a [schedule/reference point] utilised for specific activities.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • In property lease agreements
  • In concession agreements for providing certain services

Relevant Sectors

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General Area means the designated geographic or topographic region, within [specify boundaries], accounting for activities impacting its function and quality

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