Define: Any person

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

How is 'any person' defined in a legal contract?

  • Any person means a person who directly or indirectly has control or is being controlled. This is determined by the ability to direct their management and policies, either directly or indirectly. This could be through ownership of voting securities, by contract or other means. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Any person means individuals who are unrelated to you and are not your employees. Nevertheless, these individuals may be ones who ordinarily live with you. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
  • Any person means any legal entity, either natural or artificially created, excluding the current owner. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Any person means a person who takes a reasonable approach to situations. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Any person means individuals of any nationality, whether adult or child. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Any person means any class of stock capital or other stake in a person that's outstanding and expected to vote in the election of directors, trustees or managers, without the condition of a contingency. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

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 any person' 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

Any person means a legal or natural entity possessing control over management and policies, directly or indirectly.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring and employment circumstances
  • Corporate mergers and acquisitions
  • Vendor and supplier agreements

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Any person means an adult, child, or individual of any nationality, unrelated or regularly residing with the referent.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Renting or leasing accommodations
  • Determining child custody in family law scenarios

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Any person'?

Any person means a legal or natural entity possessing control over management and policies, directly or indirectly

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