Define: Urgent Need

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

How is Urgent Need defined in a legal contract?

  • Urgent Need means the requirement for goods, services, or works in circumstances characterised by an imminent or actual threat to public health, welfare, safety, or possibility for property damage, in situations where regular tendering procedures or other purchasing methods aren't feasible. Seen in 12 SEC filings.
  • Urgent Need means a situation where stopping the operation of a program could be detrimental to a client's physical health, mental health, safety, or welfare. Seen in 12 SEC filings.
  • Urgent Need means a state that demands immediate attention. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Urgent Need means circumstances of considerable concern that if not attended to within twenty-four hours could reasonably lead to hospitalization, detention, or incarceration. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Urgent Need means a state where a consumer currently has support at home, and the consumer's care requirements can be addressed for the next three days as determined by a certain office. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Urgent Need means a condition, which poses a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, which is recently occurring, cannot be financed by the community and no other funds are available. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

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

  • Urgent Need means a recent situation requiring immediate attention due to a serious threat to health, welfare, or property.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Critical incidents
  • Natural disasters
  • Health emergencies

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Urgent Need means immediate demand for goods, services, or works in situations impacting public safety, health, or welfare.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Supply shortages
  • Production disruptions
  • Urgent maintenance works

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

  • Urgent Need means a critical state that, without immediate intervention, health, welfare, or safety could deteriorate within 24 hours.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Medical emergencies
  • Urgent psychosocial needs
  • Immediate shelter needs

Relevant Sectors

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Urgent Need means a recent situation requiring immediate attention due to a serious threat to health, welfare, or property

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