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Interpretation of terms.
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38. 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,)
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Words importing the singular number only shall include the plural number, and words importing the plural number only shall include also the singular number:
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Words importing the masculine gender shall extend to females:
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The word “person” shall include body corporate:
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The word “lands” shall include messuages, tenements, and hereditaments:
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The word “railway” shall include all works, buildings, and undertakings authorized to be constructed or carried on in connexion with the railway, or belonging thereto:
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The word “shares” shall include stock:
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The word “month” shall mean calendar month.
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