Define: Biological Sex

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

How is Biological Sex defined in a legal contract?

  • Biological Sex means the physical state of being male or female, defined by a person’s sex chromosomes and recognized by their original birth certificate or school enrollment paperwork.
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  • Biological Sex means the sex indication of being male or female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity. This includes sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, genitalia seen at birth, and dismisses individual’s psychological, chosen or subjective experience of gender.
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  • Biological Sex means the physical state of being male or female, which is noted on a person’s birth certificate.
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  • Biological Sex means the biological condition of being male or female, determined at birth based on physical differences, or when necessary, at the chromosomal level.
    Seen in 2 SEC filings

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

  • Biological Sex means the physical condition of being male or female, determined by sex chromosomes and recognized on birth certificate.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When drafting non-discrimination clauses
  • Making diversity and inclusion policies
  • Privacy considerations regarding disclosure of personal information
  • Determining benefit eligibility under certain health insurance policies

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Genie Definition 2

  • Biological Sex means the bodily characteristics denoting male or female, including but not limited to reproductive potential and sex chromosomes.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Clinical studies or trials that have different protocols for male and female participants
  • Biomedical research contract where the impact of a treatment may vary depending on biological sex
  • Determining allowances and restrictions in health and safety policies

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What is the most popular definition of 'Biological Sex'?

Biological Sex means the physical condition of being male or female, determined by sex chromosomes and recognized on birth certificate