The following words and expressions in this Act shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them, unless there be something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction; that is to say,

• The expression “the Court” shall include the whole Court sitting together, also either division of the Inner House, or any Lord Ordinary:

• The word “pursuer” shall include complainer, suspender, petitioner, or appellant:

• The word “defender” shall include respondent.