In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
(a)“publish” (and cognate expressions), in relation to a statement, are to be construed in accordance with section 1,
(b)“statement” means words, pictures, visual images, gestures or any other method of signifying meaning,
(c)a reference to proceedings brought under Part 2 is a reference to proceedings brought under section 21, 22 or 23,
(d)in relation to proceedings generally, a reference to—
(i)a pursuer includes a petitioner,
(ii)a defender includes a respondent,
(iii)defences includes answers.