Define: Deemed Approved

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

How is Deemed approved defined in a legal contract?

  • Deemed approved means when an [organization] does not respond to an application for a permit, a lot certification letter, or approval for residential development within a given time limit. In such cases, if the application is presented in the correct manner, it is considered approved. However, this approval only applies to the health board's regulations. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Deemed approved refers to an application that is considered approved if it is not acted upon within a certain time period, making it effective as per the FCC Eligible Facilities Request Rules. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Deemed approved means that a supplement or payment request is treated as approved once the relevant review and approval periods have expired, as outlined in this agreement. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Deemed approved refers to any development or use of buildings or land which is in compliance with the Land Use Bylaw and does not require any further approval. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Deemed approved means any development or use of land or buildings that complies with the relevant bylaws and does not require a permit. 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.

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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

  • Deemed Approved means an application, correctly presented, is automatically approved if not acted upon within a specified time.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Applications for permits, licenses, or other authorizations
  • Submissions of operational plans or reports to regulatory bodies
  • Requesting approvals for changes or modifications to contractual terms

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Deemed Approved means a development or land use, compliant with [relevant bylaws], requiring no additional approval.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Planning for land developments or construction
  • Compliance with zoning or land-use bylaws
  • Legal use of a property within the constraints of existing regulations

Relevant Sectors

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Deemed Approved means an application, correctly presented, is automatically approved if not acted upon within a specified time.

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