Define: Exceptional Cases

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

How is exceptional cases defined in a legal contract?

  • Exceptional cases means exceptions pertaining to tax incentives, agreed upon by state entities, particularly following natural disasters or wars. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Exceptional cases means applications that cannot be categorized according to the guidelines or do not meet their requirements but are deemed worthy of consideration by the sponsor. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Exceptional cases means a drainage installation differing from the norm, where the ownership is determined by MES, and the owner or occupier complies with any conditions imposed. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Exceptional cases means scenarios where the person or one of the persons implicated is a high-ranking executive in the company. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Exceptional cases means, in relation to tax incentives, certain unique situations. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Exceptional cases means cases that the guidelines view as unique. 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.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of exceptional cases' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

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

Exceptional Cases means unique situations that do not comply with standard guidelines but are agreed or deemed necessary under [specific circumstances].

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Natural disasters or war impacts
  • Unforeseen circumstances causing deviation from normal operation
  • Unique contextual scenarios requiring tailored actions within contracts

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Exceptional Cases means applications not fitting within the typical categories but are still considered significant by [organization].

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Immature or disruptive technology ventures
  • Frontier research proposals
  • Innovative business models or strategies

Relevant Sectors

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Exceptional Cases means unique situations that do not comply with standard guidelines but are agreed or deemed necessary under [specific circumstances]

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