Define: Foreign Substance

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

How is Foreign Substance defined in a legal contract?

  • Foreign Substance means any combination of elements beyond what naturally exists in groundwater including reused or reclaimed water and tailwater, as well as scenarios where ditch water is treated when a discharge pipe is submerged in the ditch. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Foreign Substance means any substance not present in the subject's body when an observation period initiates, excluding a substance introduced through normal breathing. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Foreign Substance means any drug, medicine, or any other substance uncommon to a greyhound's body which can affect the racing condition of a greyhound or which can affect sampling or testing procedures. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Foreign Substance means any material uncommonly found in the human mouth; it does not include dental appliances, dental adhesives, orthodontics or orthotics. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Foreign Substance means any non-tobacco substance incorporated into the raw material during growth or processing, or into the final product, that can be isolated using simple physical methods. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Foreign Substance means a substance such as a gas, liquid, or solid including a chemical, waste product, steam, water from any auxiliary water supply (drinking water or otherwise), or any other substance that may cause contamination of the water contained within a drinking water system. Seen in 1 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

Foreign Substance means any element, unusual to a specific context, not naturally present or introduced artificially.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Provision of food and beverages
  • Supplying raw materials for manufacture
  • Environmental protection activities

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Genie Definition 2

Foreign Substance means any non-tobacco substance introduced during processing that can be isolated physically.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Manufacturing of tobacco products
  • Raw materials assessment in product processing

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Genie Definition 3

Foreign Substance means a material that could contaminate a system or environment.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Waste disposal practices
  • Measures to ensure safe and healthy working conditions

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Foreign Substance means any element, unusual to a specific context, not naturally present or introduced artificially.