Define: Public Document

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

How is Public Document defined in a legal contract?

  • Public Document means any document that has been issued by a corporation to all securities holders of the same corporation, following certain requirements. Seen in 19 SEC filings
  • Public Document means any document issued by a corporation to the public or to holders of any class of securities including announcements made for dissemination to the public. Seen in 17 SEC filings
  • Public Document means any document, instrument or paperwork that a county clerk is authorized to accept for filing or maintaining. Seen in 12 SEC filings
  • Public Document means any document or informational material, irrespective of format or method of reproduction, originating in or produced with the imprint of, by the authority of, or at the total or partial expense of a state agency. Inter-office or intra-office memoranda and records of an archival nature are excluded. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Public Document means a publication accessible on the List of Public Documents maintained by the TLAB on its website. Seen in 4 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

  • Public Document means a document issued by [organization] to the public or its security holders.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Annual General Meetings
  • Company Announcements
  • Public Issue of Securities

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Public Document means an officially accepted record maintained by [organization] available to the public.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Public Inquiries
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Company Audits

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

  • Public Document means material, regardless of format, produced or authorised by [organization], excluding intra-office memos and archival records.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Release of Product Catalogues
  • Creation of Marketing Material
  • Dissemination of Public Service Announcements

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 4

  • Public Document means a publication accessible on [organization]'s public list on its website.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Launching a New Website
  • Updating Website Content
  • Publishing Reports and Studies Online

Relevant Sectors

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Public Document means a document issued by [organization] to the public or its security holders

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