This Act may be cited as the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.

In this Act—

• “the appointed day” means the day appointed under section 2 above for the commencement of Part II of this Act;

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• “enactment” includes an enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland;

• “functions” includes powers and duties;

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• “Northern Ireland” has the same meaning as for the purposes of the M1Government of Ireland Act 1920;

• “Northern Ireland executive authorities” has the meaning given in section 7(6) above;

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Any reference in this Act to any enactment is a reference to that enactment as amended by, and includes a reference to that enactment as extended or applied by, any other enactment including this Act.

Part I of this Act and, except where otherwise stated, Parts IV and V of this Act shall come into force at the passing of this Act.

Part III of this Act shall come into force on a day specified in an order made by the Secretary of State by statutory instrument, and different days may be specified under this subsection for different provisions of Part III.