# Defence Act 1842, Introduction: Introductory text

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

An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the services of the Ordnance Department, and the vesting and purchase of lands and hereditaments for those services, and for the defence and security of the Realm.
[10th August 1842]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/5-6/94/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defence-act-1842/introduction
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