Definitions as follows Clause Samples
The "Definitions as follows" clause serves to clearly establish the specific meanings of key terms used throughout the contract. In practice, this clause introduces a list or section where each important word or phrase is precisely defined, ensuring that all parties interpret the terms in the same way. By providing these definitions upfront, the clause eliminates ambiguity and reduces the risk of misunderstandings or disputes over terminology during the performance or enforcement of the agreement.
Definitions as follows. A. Immediate Household - All people living in the same family unit, not necessarily relatives.
B. Immediate Family - Husband, wife, brother, sister, parent or child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, father-in-law, or mother-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, but not necessarily in the same household.
C. Not-Immediate Family - ▇▇▇▇▇, nephew, aunt, uncle, or close friend.
Definitions as follows. All references to spouse within the leave provisions of this agreement include heterosexual, common law and same sex partners married and common-law partners regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. References to family include spouse, children, children’s spouses, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, stepchild in-law, siblings, in-law siblings, parents, step-parents, parents-in law, grandparents, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and any other person living in the same household who is dependent on the employee. For the purpose of Article