Define: Physical Attack

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

How is Physical Attack defined in a legal contract?

  • Physical Attack means the direct or indirect use of force by one person against another, where that action creates a risk to health and safety. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Physical Attack means unwanted or hostile physical contact such as hitting, fighting, pushing, shoving, or throwing objects. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Physical Attack means an intentional harmful or offensive physical contact with a school employee or any contact with a school employee, intentional or unintentional, who is intervening in a disruptive situation. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Physical Attack means an intentional and unlawful touching of an employee so as to cause physical disability. It does not include the intentional or negligent infliction of emotional harm to an employee. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Physical Attack means the intentional damaging of equipment on arrival, incuding checks for exterior alteration and damage done to the equipment intentionally. Seen in 1 SEC filings

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

Physical Attack means the intentional, harmful or offensive physical contact with another person or equipment, creating a health or safety risk.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • In hiring an employee or engaging a contractor who might be exposed to risk in the workplace.
  • Where safety provisions need to be covered in a contract.
  • In contracts concerning security services.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Physical Attack means causing a physical injury to an individual intentionally, excluding emotional harm.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • In hiring an employee or contracting a professional in a potentially violent environment.
  • Assurance of non-violence in the workplace.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

Physical Attack means deliberate damage to equipment, evident upon inspection.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Where equipment preservation and handling are significant in a contract.
  • Equipment rental or lease.

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Physical Attack'?

Physical Attack means the intentional, harmful or offensive physical contact with another person or equipment, creating a health or safety risk.

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