42 USC § 19402 - Definitions

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identifier: "/us/usc/t42/s19402"
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title: "42 USC § 19402 - Definitions"
title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
section_number: "19402"
section_name: "Definitions"
chapter_number: 164
chapter_name: "SPEAK OUT ACT"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 117–224, § 3, Dec. 7, 2022, 136 Stat. 2290.)"
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# § 19402. Definitions

In this chapter:

**(1)** **Nondisclosure clause** The term “nondisclosure clause” means a provision in a contract or agreement that requires the parties to the contract or agreement not to disclose or discuss conduct, the existence of a settlement involving conduct, or information covered by the terms and conditions of the contract or agreement.

**(2)** **Nondisparagement clause** The term “nondisparagement clause” means a provision in a contract or agreement that requires 1 or more parties to the contract or agreement not to make a negative statement about another party that relates to the contract, agreement, claim, or case.

**(3)** **Sexual assault dispute** section 2246 of title 18

The term “sexual assault dispute” means a dispute involving a nonconsensual sexual act or sexual contact, as such terms are defined in  or similar applicable Tribal or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent.

**(4)** **Sexual harassment dispute** The term “sexual harassment dispute” means a dispute relating to conduct that is alleged to constitute sexual harassment under applicable Federal, Tribal, or State law.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 117–224, § 3, Dec. 7, 2022, 136 Stat. 2290.)