# The Transfer of Functions (Miscellaneous) Order 2008, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
(a) “instrument” includes, in particular, Royal Charters, Royal Warrants, Orders in Council, Letters Patent, judgments, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, schemes, bye-laws, awards, contracts and other agreements, memoranda and articles of association, certificates, deeds and other documents;
(b) a reference to the functions of a Minister under an enactment includes a reference to the functions of that Minister under an instrument having effect under that enactment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1034/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transfer-of-functions-miscellaneous-order-2008/article-2
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