Define: Market Contract

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

How is Market Contract defined in a legal contract?

  • Market Contract means a contract that's in compliance with the regulations of a [clearing organization] under a [novation], both for complying with regulations and for clearing and the settlement of transactions in securities, either on or governed by securities exchange rules. Seen in 19 SEC filings
  • Market Contract means any contract excluding those where parties have agreed on a product or specification different than predefined or situated in different terms than those set, under contract terms. Seen in 12 SEC filings
  • Market Contract means an exchange trade. Seen in 9 SEC filings
  • Market Contract means a customer sales contract that complies with Part A of the [Energy Retail Code]. This doesn't include standing or default contracts. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Market Contract means a contract for the clearing and settlement of securities or futures contracts that is: (i) performed on a recognized stock market or a recognized futures market; or (ii) subjected to the rules of a recognized exchange. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Market Contract means a contract between HKSCC and a Participant resulting from the Novation of a Clearing Agency Transaction to be accomplished under the CNS system. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Market Contract means any Contract in accordance with the rules that fall under the definition of ""Market Contract"" in the section 258 of the [ADGM] Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Market Contract means a contract to which part 7 of the Companies Act 1989 is applicable as a result of the operation of section 155 of that Act(8). Seen in 2 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

Market Contract means a contract in compliance with [governing regulations], for clearing and settlement of transactions in securities or futures.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • When initiating securities trading
  • When initiating futures trading
  • When establishing clearing and settlement procedures

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Genie Definition 2

Market Contract means a compliant contract for customer sales, excluding standing or default contracts.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • When selling a product or service to a customer
  • When defining terms of a sales agreement

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Genie Definition 3

Market Contract means an exchange trade.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When trading goods or services directly without money
  • When trading on a stock or commodities exchange

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Market Contract means a contract in compliance with [governing regulations], for clearing and settlement of transactions in securities or futures