# Civil Partnership Act 2004, Paragraph 21


In section 23(1) (interpretation of Part 2)—
(a) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “dependant”, for “wife” substitute “ spouse or civil partner ”, and
(b) in the definition of “statutory tenancy”, for “widow” substitute “ surviving spouse or surviving civil partner ”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/schedule/26/paragraph/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-partnership-act-2004/schedule-26/paragraph-21
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