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Definitions.
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1.—In this Act—
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the word “house” means dwelling-house;
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the word “erect” means to erect a new house, and the words “erecting,” “erection” and other cognate words shall be construed accordingly;
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the word “re-construct” means to repair or re-construct an existing house or building, including the making of alterations and additions, so as to convert the same into one or more houses or self-contained flats to which this Act applies, and the words “reconstructing,” “re-construction” and other cognate words shall be construed accordingly;
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the expression “existing house or building” means a house or building which is in existence at the passing of this Act; the expression “local authority” means the council of a county, county borough, or urban district and the commissioners of a town;
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the expression “appointed officer” means a person nominated by the Minister;
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the word “prescribed” means prescribed by the Minister;
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the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Local Government.
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