Navy and Marines (Property Of Deceased) Act 1865

2 Interpretation of terms. U.K.

In this Act—

• . . . F1

• The term “officer” means a commissioned, . . . F2 officer, . . . F2 , in Her Majesty’s naval or marine force:

• The term “seaman or marine” means a [F3 warrant officer] petty officer or seaman, [F3 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), or a [F3 warrant officer] petty officer or man of the Royal Naval Reserve . . . F4 :

• The term “representation” includes probate and letters of administration, with or without will annexed:

• The term “representative” means any person taking out representation:

• The term “person” includes a corporation.

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F1 Definition of “the Admiralty” repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1893 (c. 14)

F2 Words repealed by Armed Forces Act 1971 (c. 33), Sch. 4 Pt.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. 3

F4 Words repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1966 (c. 5)