Section 9 Interpretation.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “existing” means existing immediately before the commencement of this Act;

• F1. . .

• “transaction” means a transaction having legal effect, and includes—

  1. (a)

     any unilateral transaction;

  2. (b)

     the exercise of testamentary capacity;

  3. (c)

     the exercise of any power of appointment;

  4. (d)

     the giving by a person of any consent having legal effect;

  5. (e)

     the bringing or defending of, or the taking of any step in, civil proceedings;

  6. (f)

     acting as arbiter or trustee;

  7. (g)

     acting as an instrumentary witness.