# Debts (Deceased Servicemen etc) Act 1893, Section 29: Definitions.


In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
The expression “officer” includes a warrant officer, . . . :
The expression “representation” includes probate and letters of administration, with or without will annexed, and in Scotland confirmation, and in . . . a colony the corresponding documents in use according to the law of . . . the colony:
The expression “representative” means any person taking out representation, but does not include an official administrator:
The expression “official administrator” . . . in a colony means any public officer who has by law any powers or duties in relation to the collection or distribution of the estate of any deceased person:
The expression “prescribed” means prescribed by Royal Warrant.
The expression “ desert ” means commit an offence against under section 8 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 .
“ Subject to service law ” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/56-57/5/section/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/debts-deceased-servicemen-etc-act-1893/section-29
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