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Interpretation of terms.
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2. In the construction and for the purposes of this Act the following terms shall have the respective meanings herein-after assigned to them (if not inconsistent with the context or subject matter); that is to say,
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The expressions “Court of Chancery,” “Chancery,” and “Court” shall mean the Court of Chancery in Ireland :
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The expression “Lord Chancellor” shall mean and include the Lord Chancellor, Lord Keeper, and Lords Commissioners for the custody of the Great Seal of Ireland :
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The words “Master of the Rolls” shall mean the Master of the Rolls in Ireland :
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The word “suit” shall include cause, matter, or other proceeding:
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The word “affidavit” shall include declaration, affirmation, and attestation upon honour; and the word “swear” shall include declare, affirm, and attest upon honour :
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The word “lunatic” shall include idiots and persons of unsound mind, and whether found such by inquisition or not :
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The words “agent” and “town agent” shall mean an agent or town agent being a practising solicitor.
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