9 Interpretation.S
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
“existing” means existing immediately before the commencement of this Act;
F1. . .
“transaction” means a transaction having legal effect, and includes—
(a)any unilateral transaction;
(b)the exercise of testamentary capacity;
(c)the exercise of any power of appointment;
(d)the giving by a person of any consent having legal effect;
(e)the bringing or defending of, or the taking of any step in, civil proceedings;
(f)acting as arbiter or trustee;
(g)acting as an instrumentary witness.
Textual Amendments
F1Definition in s. 9 repealed (1.11.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(5), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/2203, art. 3(3), Sch. Table