§ 4601 Definition Of Terms

• •This section tells us that the words and definitions in this chapter are the ones we use unless something else says different.
• •It helps make sure everyone understands the words the same way in this part of the law.
• •This rule was made in 1967 and hasn't changed since then.

Imagine you're reading a rulebook for a game.

The rulebook says, 'Unless we say otherwise, the words in this first part mean the same thing everywhere in the book.' This law works the same way—it makes sure words mean the same thing in this part of the law unless another part says different.