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Interpretation.
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25. In the interpretation of this Act, save where there is anything in the subject or context repugnant to such construction . . . the word “justice” shall mean “justice of the peace,” and shall include a “divisional justice” of the police district of Dublin Metropolis, or “chief magistrate” of any corporate town; the word “county surveyor” shall include and mean any district surveyor in the county of Dublin; the word “petty sessions” shall include a “divisional police office” of Dublin Metropolis; the word “gaol” shall include any “house of correction” or “bridewell” of the county to which any person may be legally committed by any justice; the word “road” shall include “highway’”or other public thoroughfare, and “street” shall include any lane or passage in any town; and the word “horse” shall include any other animal of any kind commonly used or employed in drawing any kind of carriage.
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