Define: Release Letter

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

How is Release Letter defined in a legal contract?

  • Release Letter means a document that closely follows a format that is agreeable to the buyer. Seen in 40 SEC filings
  • Release Letter means a document that is in the stipulated form, signed by the issuer and a guarantor who is stepping down. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Release Letter means an unchangeable promise in writing, written and signed by the bond trustee of the currently secured bond, handed over by the issuer to the bond trustee. This is a prerequisite for the release of funds from an escrow account. The release letter confirms certain details of the secured bond, the paying off of the outstanding amount, and the deregistration of the security and other related details. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Release Letter means a document that is essentially in the form of an agreed upon template, or any other suitable format, as accepted by the buyer. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Release Letter means a written communication that is largely in compliance with an agreed upon format, or any other form that may be acceptable to the buyer. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Release Letter means the understanding as explained in a specific section of the contract. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Release Letter means the interpretation designated in a particular section of an agreement. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Release Letter means the two original letter freeing up ZG and the Company in the form attached to the agreement. 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.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of release letter' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

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

  • Release Letter means a written document, following an agreed format, signifying a formal declaration or agreement.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Asset transfer scenarios
  • Business acquisition
  • Employee termination or resignation
  • Discharge of obligation by a party

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Release Letter means an unchangeable written promise by [party], confirming the completion of specified obligations.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Full repayment of a loan
  • Final settlement of a debt
  • Fulfillment of a mortgage obligation

Relevant Sectors

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Release Letter means a written document, following an agreed format, signifying a formal declaration or agreement

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