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Interpretation.
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7.—(1) For the purposes of this Act—
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The expression “pension authority” means the Treasury or other authority by whom a pension is granted.
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The expression “married person” includes a widower or widow with one or more children under sixteen years of age dependent on him or her, and the expression “unmarried person” includes a widower or widow having no such children.
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The expression “means” in the case of a married person includes the means of both husband and wife.
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The expression “naval or military pensioner” means a person formerly in the naval or military service of the Crown who is in receipt of a pension in respect of such service, or the widow of such a person who is in receipt of a pension in respect of the naval or military service of her deceased husband.
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The expression “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations under this Act.
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(2) This Act shall not apply to any pension or part of a pension which has been commuted.
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