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Definitions.
38 & 39 Vict. c. 22. s. 10.
32 & 33 Vict. c. 73.
7 Will. 4. & 1 Vict. c. 36.
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20. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
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The expression “postal packet” has the same meaning as in the Post Office Act, 1875, as amended by this Act, inclusive of such postal packets as are defined by regulations of the Treasury to be parcels, and includes a telegram.
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The expression “telegraph post” means a post, pole, standard, stay, strut, or other above ground contrivance for carrying, suspending or supporting a telegraph as defined by the Telegraph Act, 1869.
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The expression “indictment” includes an information, and in the case of Scotland criminal letters.
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The expression “misdemeanor” means as regards Scotland and the Channel Islands a crime and offence.
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Other expressions shall have the same meaning as in the Post Office (Offences) Act, 1837.
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[S. 21 and Sched. rep. 61 & 62 Vict. c. 22 (S.L.R.)]
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