§ 16001 Definition Of Terms

This law says that the meanings of words set out in the chapter are used to understand the rest of this part, unless something else clearly says otherwise.

Key Takeaways

•Definitions written in the chapter tell you what words mean in this division.
•If a word is used and the chapter already defined it, that definition applies.
•Only if the surrounding words clearly need a different meaning can you ignore the chapter’s definition.

Example

A law in this division talks about a "tenant" and the chapter earlier defines "tenant" as someone who rents a place to live.

Because the chapter gave a definition, that meaning is used when the division talks about a tenant, unless the specific section says the word means something different.

This law says that the meanings of words set out in the chapter are used to understand the rest of this part, unless something else clearly says otherwise.

Key Takeaways

•Definitions written in the chapter tell you what words mean in this division.
•If a word is used and the chapter already defined it, that definition applies.
•Only if the surrounding words clearly need a different meaning can you ignore the chapter’s definition.

Example

A law in this division talks about a "tenant" and the chapter earlier defines "tenant" as someone who rents a place to live.

Because the chapter gave a definition, that meaning is used when the division talks about a tenant, unless the specific section says the word means something different.

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§ 16001 Definition Of Terms

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