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Interpretation of terms.
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4. In this Act, if not inconsistent with the context, the following terms shall have the meanings herein-after respectively assigned to them; that is to say,
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“Debt contracted after the passing of this Act” shall mean any sum of money due or payable under or in respect of any contract or obligation made or entered into, or liability incurred, or cause of action or suit arisen after the passing of this Act :
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“Debt contracted before the passing of this Act” shall mean any sum of money due or payable under or in respect of any contract or obligation made or entered into, or liability incurred, or cause of action or suit arisen before the passing of this Act :
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35 & 36 Vict. c. 58.
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And words and expressions defined or explained in the Bankruptcy (Ireland) Amendment Act, 1872, shall have the same meaning in this Act.
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Part I.
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Abolition of Imprisonment for future Debts.
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