Regimental Debts Act 1893

29 Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

• The expression " officer " includes a warrant officer, although not holding an honorary commission:

• The expression " representation " includes probate and letters of administration, with or without will annexed, and in Scotland confirmation, and in India or a colony the corresponding documents in use according to the law of India or the colony :

• The expression " representative " means any person taking out representation, but does not include an official administrator :

• The expression " official administrator " means in India the administrator-general of any presidency or province, and in a colony means any public officer who has by law any powers or duties in relation to the collection or distribution of the estate of any deceased person:

• The expression " prescribed " means prescribed by Royal Warrant. Save as aforesaid expressions in this Act have the same meaning as in the Army Act.