Define: Out of compliance

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

How is Out of compliance defined in a legal contract?

  • Out of compliance means a circumstance in which a minor is not adhering to a specific course of action, such as following immunization protocols. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Out of compliance means a situation where an individual, for instance, a student has consistently demonstrated inappropriate behavior resulting in disciplinary measures and suspensions. Seen in 2 SEC filings.

Please note that several definitions have been omitted due to their specific organizational or regional content.

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

  • Out of compliance means not adhering to relevant protocols or demonstrating persistent inappropriate behavior.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Employee disciplinary issues
  • Breach of protocols and procedures
  • Neglected or unmet obligations in a contract

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Out of compliance'?

Out of compliance means not adhering to relevant protocols or demonstrating persistent inappropriate behavior.