# Military Tramways Act 1887 (repealed 1.1.1993), Section 12: Interpretation.

Extent: E+W+S

For the purposes of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, terms shall have the same meaning as in the Tramways Act 1870 provided as follows:—
The term “road” shall include any highwaypublic or private road within the meaning of section 151(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984:
The term “person” shall include a corporation:
The term “tramway” shall mean any tramway constructed or to be constructed by the Secretary of State under the authority of a Provisional Order under this Act.
For the purpose of incorporating any sections of the Tramways Act 1870 with this Act—
The terms “tramway duly authorised” and a “tramway” in such sections shall be deemed to mean a tramway authorised by a Provisional Order under this Act:
The term “promoters” in the said sections shall mean the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/50-51/65/section/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/military-tramways-act-1887-repealed-111993/section-12
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