Polygraph definition

Polygraph means an instrument that fulfills all of the fol- lowing requirements:
Polygraph means a lie detector, deceptograph, voice stress analyzer, psychological stress evaluator, or any other similar device, whether mechanical or electrical, that is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic opinion regarding the honesty or dishonesty of an individual.
Polygraph means an instrument or electronic or mechanical device which records or measures physiological effects of psychological stimuli to permit the examiner or intern to form an opinion concerning the veracity of statements made by the person examined.

Examples of Polygraph in a sentence

  • DOL/WHD also enforces the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, wage garnishment provisions of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections as provided in several immigration related statutes.

  • No employee or applicant for employment covered by this Agreement shall be requested or required by any representative of the Employer to be the subject of a Polygraph (lie detector) test for any reason whatsoever.

  • The Employer may use a polygraph machine to investigate the truth of statements made by a member in accordance with the Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

  • USDOL/WHD also enforces the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, wage garnishment provisions of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections as provided in several immigration related statutes.

  • Polygraph examinations shall be administered in accordance with applicable law.

  • This availability pay also covers the times when Pilots, Sergeants, Pilot Supervisors and Polygraph Examiner Supervisors field similar calls during their off time.

  • Polygraph examinations shall be administered by the Polygraph Section of BCI unless the Chief of Police decides to have the polygraph administered by another qualified polygraph examiner.

  • Polygraph examinations shall be administered by an outside person or agency.

  • Polygraph examinations shall be administered by the Polygraph Section of the Division of Police unless the Chief of Police decides to have the polygraph administered by another agency.

  • No Polygraph or Lie Detector shall be used by the Board in the investigation of any teacher.


More Definitions of Polygraph

Polygraph means any mechanical or electronic instrument or device used to test or question individuals for the purpose of determining truthfulness.
Polygraph means an instrument that fulfills all of the following requirements:
Polygraph. The total cost quoted shall encompass the polygraph session.
Polygraph means an instrument that simultaneously records changes in such physiological processes as heartbeat, blood pressure, and respiration, and is often used as a lie detector.