When you read this Act, some words have special meanings. You need to know what Imperial enactment means. It refers to a law made by the Parliament of England, Great Britain, or the United Kingdom. When you see Imperial subordinate legislation, it means rules or laws made under an Imperial enactment. It includes things like Orders in Council or regulations. You can find some examples of these in the Schedule 2. You should understand that these meanings apply unless the context says otherwise. This helps you make sense of the Act. It gives you a clear idea of what these terms mean.
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In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
Imperial enactment means any Act of the Parliament of England, or of the Parliament of Great Britain, or of the Parliament of the United Kingdom; but does not include any Imperial subordinate legislation
Imperial subordinate legislation means any Order in Council, regulation, or other legislative instrument made under any Imperial enactment; and includes the Letters Patent listed in Schedule 2.
