24 Definitions. U.K.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

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• The expression “official house of a marriage officer” means, subject to the provisions of any marriage regulations, the office at which the business of such officer is transacted, and the official house of residence of such officer, and, in the case of any officer, who is an officer for solemnizing marriages in the official house of an ambassador, means the official house of the ambassador:

• The expressio “consul” means a consul-general, consul, vice-consul, pro-consul, or consular agent:

• The expression “ambassador” includes a minister and a charge d’affaires:

• The expression “prescribed” means prescribed by marriage regulations under this Act

• [F2 The expression “United Kingdom national” has the meaning given by section 1(2) above.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Definition repealed by Foreign Marriage (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 44, SIF 49:1), s. 7(2), Sch.

F2 Definition inserted by Foreign Marriage (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 44, SIF 49:1), s. 1(4)