Define: Written law

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

How is ""written law"" defined in a legal contract?

  • Written law means this [document] and all [legal documents or rules] currently enforced. Seen in 29 SEC filings
  • Written law means the compilation of Constitution, all Acts, Ordinances and other legal enactments, regardless of naming convention, and [related legislation] made under these for the time being enforced. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Written law means an all-inclusive term detailing any law and [subordinate legislation]. This includes Orders, Proclamations, Rules, By-laws and Regulations made or issued by an authorised body. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Written law means the Companies Act or the Business Trusts Act. Seen in 5 SEC filings

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

  • Written law means any present or future document or rule having power or effect as per the [governing law].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Laws or regulations change within the contract period
  • The contract is governed by specific laws or regulations
  • The contract should address the possibility of future legal changes

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Genie Definition 2

  • Written law means specifically the Companies Act or the Business Trusts Act, as presently enforced by the [regulatory body].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Creation or management of companies or trusts
  • Transactions involving companies or trusts under specific acts
  • The contract explicitly refers to the Companies Act or Business Trusts Act

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Written law means any present or future document or rule having power or effect as per the [governing law].

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