Define: Governmental Authority
What does "Governmental Authority" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 35 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (DANAHER CORP /DE/, seen in 4 filings)
Governmental Authority means any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof, any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government.
Source: DANAHER CORP /DE/ 10-K
Definition 2 (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC., seen in 3 filings)
Governmental Authority means the government of the United States of America, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government.
Source: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q
Definition 3 (DANAHER CORP /DE/, seen in 3 filings)
Governmental Authority means any federal, state, local or foreign government or political subdivision thereof, or any agency or instrumentality of such government or political subdivision, or any self-regulated organization or other non-governmental regulatory authority or quasi-governmental authority (to the extent that the rules, regulations or orders of such organization or authority have the force of law), or any arbitrator, court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction.
Source: DANAHER CORP /DE/ 10-K
Definition 4 (AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC, seen in 3 filings)
Governmental Authority means the government of the United States of America, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
Source: AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K
Definition 5 (AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/, seen in 2 filings)
Governmental Authority means any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof, and any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government.
Source: AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 10-K
Definition 6 (COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP, seen in 2 filings)
Governmental Authority means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
Source: COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 10-Q
Definition 7 (DELTA AIR LINES, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Governmental Authority means the government of the United States of America or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
Source: DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 10-K
Definition 8 (CVS HEALTH Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Governmental Authority means any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof, any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government.
Source: CVS HEALTH Corp 10-Q
Definition 9 (ENTERGY CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Governmental Authority means any federal, state, local or foreign governmental authority.
Source: ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K
Definition 10 (ENTERGY CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Governmental Authority means any federal, state, local, or municipal government or regulatory body.
Source: ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K
Data extracted from 55 SEC EDGAR filings across 35 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.