Section 2 Interpretation of terms.
In this Act—
. . . F1
The term “officer” means a commissioned, . . . F2 officer, . . . , in Her Majesty’s naval or marine force:
The term “seaman or marine” means a F3warrant officer petty officer or seaman, warrant or non-commissioned officer of marines, or marine, or other person forming part in any capacity of the complement of any of Her Majesty’s vessels, or otherwise belonging to Her Majesty’s naval or marine force (not being an officer within the meaning of this Act).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Definition of “the Admiralty” repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1893 (c. 14)
- F2
Words repealed by Armed Forces Act 1971 (c. 33), Sch. 4 Pt. II
- F3
Words inserted by Armed Forces Act 1971 (c. 33), s. 75, Sch. 3 para. 1