# The British Nationality (General) Regulations 2003, Regulation 2: Interpretation

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) In these Regulations, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them, that is to say—
“the Act” means the British Nationality Act 1981;
“applicant” in relation to an application made on behalf of a person not of full age or capacity means that person;
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“High Commissioner” means, in relation to a country mentioned in Schedule 3 to the Act , the High Commissioner for Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom appointed to that country, and includes the acting High Commissioner.
“immigration rules” means rules made under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971;
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(2) In the application of the provisions of regulation 6(2), 6(3), 6A(1), (3) and (5), paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 ... where a function of the Secretary of State under the Act is exercised by the Lieutenant-Governor of any of the Islands by virtue of arrangements made under section 43(1) of the Act , any reference in those provisions to the Secretary of State shall be construed as a reference to the Lieutenant-Governor.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/548/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-general-regulations-2003/regulation-2
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