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  "number": "31.1",
  "heading": "Interpretation of this Chapter",
  "text": "(1) In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires—\n“the European Court” means the Court of Justice of the European Communities;\n“question” means a question or issue in respect of which the European Court has jurisdiction to give a preliminary ruling under the Community Treaties;\n“reference” means a request to the European Court for a preliminary ruling on a question.\n(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .",
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