# Pensions Commutation Act 1871, Section 2: Definition of terms.


In this Act—
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The term “pension” includes any half–pay compensation allowance, superannuation or retirement allowance, or other payment of the like nature:
The term “officer” means commissioned officer and warrant officer in Her Majesty’s naval or land forces, and subordinate officer in the naval forces:
The term “public civil office” means any office other than that of an officer in Her Majesty’s naval or land forces, the holder of which is paid his remuneration out of moneys provided by Parliament for supply services.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/34-35/36/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-commutation-act-1871/section-2
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