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47 Interpretation of terms.U.K.
In the construction of this Act . . . F1 the following words and expressions shall in this Act and the M1 Defence Act, 1842, have the several meanings hereby assigned to them, unless there be something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction; (that is to say,)
The word “lands” shall extend to messuages, lands, tenements, and hereditaments of any tenure:
The word “ lease ” shall include an agreement for a lease:
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[F3 The word “ justices ” and “ justice ” shall mean respectively justices or a justice of the peace acting for the F4 . . . place where the matter requiring the cognizance of such justices or justice arises, and not interested in the matter, and, where such matter arises in respect of lands being the property of one and the same party situate not wholly in one F4 . . . place, shall mean justices or a justice acting for the F4 . . . place where any part of such lands is situate, and not interested in such matter; and the expression “ two justices ” shall mean two justices assembled and acting together: ]
The word “ owner ” shall include any corporation or person having authority under this Act or otherwise to agree with the said Secretary of State as to the purchase money or compensation to be paid for any lands.
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F1Words repealed by S.I. 1964/488
F2Definitions in s. 47 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIII Group 1.
F3Words in s. 47 repealed (E.W.) (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 40(1), Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)
F4Words in s. 47 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIII Group 1.
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C1Functions of justices of the peace now exercisable by resident magistrates (N.I.): Magistrates' Court Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (c. 21), s. 13
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