Interpretation
113. In this rule and in rules 114 to 118, unless the context otherwise requires—
“the European Court” means the Court of Justice of the European Communities;
“question” means a question within the meaning of Article 177 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Article 150 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community or Article 41 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community;
“reference” means a request to the European Court for a preliminary ruling on a question.