Define: A Certificate

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

How is -A CERTIFICATE defined in a legal contract?

  • -A CERTIFICATE means one of the priority payment Class A-2-A Certificates, validated by a Trustee and created by a Depositor, majorly similar to the form of the Class A Certificate stated in a certain appendix. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • -A CERTIFICATE means a decision through which a gas TSO is formally approved. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • -A CERTIFICATE means a decision through which an electricity TSO is validated. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • -A CERTIFICATE means a document issued at closing and approved by a buyer. This document verifies that all representations and obligations listed in an agreement are true as of the closing date, all terms and conditions to be met or performed by a buyer on or before the closing date have been substantially fulfilled and no legal action has been initiated or threatened against the buyer that seeks to prohibit or restrain, or that seeks damages as a result of, the actions being finalized per this agreement. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • -A CERTIFICATE means a state-issued certificate declaring bilingual ability. 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

  • -A Certificate means a validated authorization or consent, indicating a certain status or certification of a required condition.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Seeking validation or attestation of the status of a condition.
  • Meeting regulatory or legal requirements for operation.
  • Establishing authenticity or confirmation through authorized entities.

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Genie Definition 2

  • -A Certificate means a bilingual ability recognition issued by a state.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Proof of proficiency in multiple languages for job requirements or academic pursuits.
  • Validation of linguistic skills for immigration or professional licensing.

Relevant Sectors

What is the most popular definition of 'A Certificate'?

A Certificate means a validated authorization or consent, indicating a certain status or certification of a required condition

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