In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• The expression “existing” means existing at the appointed day:

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• The expression “Treasury of Northern Ireland” means the department or officer, by whatever name called, for the time being entrusted with the administration of finance in Northern Ireland.

• The expression “county court judge” includes recorder:

• The expression “salary” includes remuneration, allowances, and emoluments:

• The expression “pension” includes superannuation allowance and gratuity, and in relation to an officer or constable of the Royal Irish Constabulary or Dublin Metropolitan Police includes a pension or gratuity payable to the widow or children of an officer or constable:

• The expression “office” includes any place, situation, or employment, and the expression “officer” shall be construed accordingly:

• The expression “officer” in relation to the Royal Irish Constabulary includes the Inspector-General, the Deputy-Inspector-General, an Assistant-Inspector-General, the Assistant-Inspector-General-Commandant of the Depot, the Town Inspector at Belfast, a county inspector, a surgeon, a storekeeper and barrack-master, the veterinary surgeon, and a district inspector, and in relation to the Dublin Metropolitan Police, includes the Chief Commissioner and Assistant-Commissioner:

• The expression “constable” in relation to the Royal Irish Constabulary includes the head-constable-major, a head-constable, sergeant, acting sergeant, and constable; and in relation to the Dublin Metropolitan Police includes every member of that force not being of higher rank than chief superintendent, and not being a member of the clerical staff only:

• The expression “Royal Irish Constabulary” includes the reserve force of that body.