The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
Note 1 The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this Act, and includes references ("signpost definitions") to other terms defined elsewhere.
For example, the signpost definition ‘ domestic violence offence —see the Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2001 , section 9 (2).' means that the term ‘domestic violence offence' is defined in that dictionary and the definition applies to this Act.
Note 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).