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The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain words and expressions used in this Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other words and expressions defined elsewhere in this Act or in other legislation.
For example, the signpost definition ‘electoral matter—see section 4 (Meaning of electoral matter).’ means that the expression ‘electoral matter’ is defined in that section and the definition applies to the entire Act.
A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act 2001, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
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