Legal Definitions - emit

Emit refers to the act of sending something out, releasing it, or giving it off. This term can apply to the discharge of physical substances, the transmission of signals, or the official issuance of documents or pronouncements by an authorized body.

• Example 1: A large industrial factory was fined for failing to adequately filter the wastewater it emitted into the local river, violating environmental protection laws.

  Explanation: Here, "emitted" describes the physical discharge or release of a substance (wastewater) from a source into the environment.

• Example 2: The central bank announced its decision to emit a new series of commemorative coins to celebrate a significant national anniversary.

  Explanation: In this context, "emit" refers to the official issuance or release of items (commemorative coins) by an authorized governmental body.

• Example 3: A newly installed security system was designed to emit a silent alarm signal directly to the police department if a break-in was detected.

  Explanation: This example uses "emit" to describe the sending out or transmission of a signal (a silent alarm) from a device.