Define: Unceded

How is Unceded defined in a legal contract?

• Unceded means no land cession; no surrender of its land; and refers to land that was never ceded to a [governmental entity] by the first peoples who held the original title to the land. Seen in 3 SEC filings
• Unceded means not signed away through a treaty or surrendered in war. Most of the land is unceded and without treaty. According to [law], First Nations retain jurisdiction, or rights to their lands. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Unceded means that this land has never been surrendered, relinquished, or handed over in any way. This acknowledgement should be made at the start of every meeting before any other meeting business is conducted. We recognize that these acknowledgements are just a small part of disrupting and dismantling colonial structures, and that there needs to be active centering and prioritizing of work around standing in solidarity with [indigenous groups] and [host nations]. Standing in solidarity can include advocating for indigenous rights and sovereignty, supporting Indigenous led actions, amplifying Indigenous voices, and building reciprocal relationships. Seen in 1 SEC filing

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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

• Unceded means land never surrendered, relinquished, or ceded to a [institution] by the original titleholder.

Relevant Contract Types

• Land Purchase Agreement
• Lease Agreement
• Mineral Rights Agreement
• Land Use Agreement
• Easement Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Agreement regarding property purchase on unceded land.
• Agreement about usage rights on unceded land.
• Agreement involving mineral rights on unceded land.
• Agreement discussing ancestral land rights.
• Agreement dealing with disputed land claims.

Relevant Sectors

• Real Estate
• Natural Resources
• Infrastructure Development
• Hospitality
• Agriculture

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