Define: Person of Authority

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

How is Person of Authority defined in a legal contract?

  • Person of Authority means an individual with the power or control to inspect, direct, or enforce compliance with any applicable laws. This could include any entity exercising its administrative or regulatory enforcement powers. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Person of Authority means any person who is in charge of screening individuals entering a premises, or who possesses the authority to decide whether a person may enter or remain within the premises. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Person of Authority means a person authorized by the owner of a pub, lounge, or night club to operate, manage, supervise, run, or otherwise control the pub, lounge, or night club. Seen in 1 SEC filing

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

  • Person of Authority means an individual with the power to enforce compliance with [applicable laws] or control premises entry.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • When setting up and enforcing workplace policies
  • When need for secure premises with limited access
  • When requirement for someone to oversee compliance

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Genie Definition 2

  • Person of Authority means a person given authority by [organization owner] to manage places like pubs, clubs, or lounges.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • When managing and operating hospitality venues
  • When giving authority to manage customer service

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Person of Authority means an individual with the power to enforce compliance with [applicable laws] or control premises entry