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<dc:title>Interpretation Act 1978</dc:title>
<dc:description>An Act to consolidate the Interpretation Act 1889 and certain other enactments relating to the construction and operation of Acts of Parliament and other instruments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission.</dc:description>
<dc:date>1980-05-01</dc:date>
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