Define: Personal Gain

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

How is Personal Gain defined in a legal contract?

  • Personal Gain means a benefit or advantage that relates specifically to a person, not to a business or group. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Personal Gain means financial benefit for the individual. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Personal Gain means a financial benefit for a family member. Seen in 1 SEC Filing.
  • Personal Gain means abusing one's official capacity for a desired personal advantage. 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

Personal Gain means a benefit or advantage specifically relating to an individual, not a business or group.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Negotiations over contract terms
  • Disciplinary proceedings against an employee/contractor
  • Disputes about the distribution of partnership profits

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Personal Gain means a financial advantage attained by an individual or family member.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Mapping out the financial terms of an investment
  • Deciding on the distribution of company dividends
  • Setting out the terms of a loan and its repayments

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

Personal Gain means a sought advantage obtained through misuse of one's official capacity.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Where there is an alleged violation of official duties
  • When reviewing a company's operational guidelines
  • Assessing conflicts of interest among directors

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Personal Gain'?

Personal Gain means a benefit or advantage specifically relating to an individual, not a business or group

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