Define: A complaint

How is ““A complaint”” defined in a legal contract?

• A complaint means a formal written statement alleging certain deeds, conditions, or circumstances that violate laws against discrimination. This complaint can be submitted by mail, fax, email, or hand-delivery to any appropriate authority responsible for addressing such discriminatory practices.
  Seen in 7 SEC filings
• A complaint means a formal written allegation.
  Seen in 2 SEC filings.
• A complaint means the application of law for liabilities for defects in provided services.
  Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• A complaint means a dispute about the execution of functions conferred by or under laws and regulations.
  Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• A complaint means a concern about offensive actions under the provisions of the Trade Competition Act.
  Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Please note the above definitions are simplifications of legal text and may lack specific legal terms or references to clauses.

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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.

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Genie Definition 1

A complaint means: a formal written statement alleging certain deeds, conditions, or violations of [insert applicable law], provided by [insert medium e.g., mail, fax, email, hand-delivery] to the appropriate [insert authority].

Relevant Contract Types

• Employment Contract
• Service Agreement
• Sales Contract
• Commercial Lease Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Disputes over working conditions
• Allegations of workplace or service discrimination
• Concerns about breaches of sales terms
• Complaints about leasing conditions
• Any grievances in contractual agreements

Relevant Sectors

• Human Resources
• Retail
• Real Estate
• Consumer Services

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Genie Definition 2

A complaint means: a dispute about the execution of functions conferred by or under [insert governing law or statute].

Relevant Contract Types

• Public Works Contract
• Government Contract

Relevant Circumstances

• Disputes related to the execution of public functions
• Disagreements concerning the use of government resources

Relevant Sectors

• Public Administration
• Government Services

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