# The Diseases of Animals (Extension of Definitions) Order 1971, Article 2: Interpretation

Extent: E+W+S

(1) In this order—
“the Act” means the Diseases of Animals Act 1950, as amended or extended by any subsequent enactment;
“brucellosis” means the disease caused by brucella abortus, otherwise known as epizootic abortion or contagious abortion.
(2) The Interpretation Act 1889 applies to the interpretation of this order as it applies to the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1971/531/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/diseases-of-animals-extension-of-definitions-order-1971/article-2
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