Define: Disparaging

How is Disparaging defined in a legal contract?

• Disparaging means remarks, comments or statements, written or oral, that undermine the character, integrity, reputation, or abilities of the person being disparaged. Seen in 27 SEC filings
• Disparaging refers to remarks, comments or statements that undermine the character, honesty, integrity, professionalism, or abilities in connection to any aspect of the operation of business of the entity being disparaged. Seen in 18 SEC filings
• Disparaging means a false and harmful statement that harms the reputation of another person. Seen in 4 SEC filings
• Disparaging means making remarks, comments or statements, written or oral, that significantly undermine the character, integrity, reputation or abilities of the person being disparaged with the knowledge on the part of the person making such remarks, comments or statements that such remarks, comments or statements would severely undermine the character, integrity, reputation or abilities of the person being disparaged. Seen in 2 SEC filings

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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.

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Genie Definition 1

• Disparaging means the action of making written or oral statements that seriously undermine the character, integrity, reputation or abilities of [subject].

Relevant Contract Types

• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Employment Contracts
• Business Sale Agreements
• Shareholders' Agreement
• Partnership Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Disputes related to character defamation
• Breach of contract cases involving abusive comments or slander
• Business negotiations involving professional integrity

Relevant Sectors

• Human Resources
• Real Estate
• Corporate Law
• Media and Entertainment

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Genie Definition 2

• Disparaging means making statements that falsely and harmfully affect the reputation of [subject].

Relevant Contract Types

• Defamation Agreement
• Service Level Agreement
• Vendor Agreements
• Franchise Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Cases of false advertising or misrepresentation in marketing
• Disputes related to damaging brand reputation or image
• Civil lawsuits related to defamation

Relevant Sectors

• Advertising and Public Relations
• Consumer Products
• Retail and eCommerce
• Media and Publishing

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