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Interpretation of phrases used in this Part

Cap. 173, s. 32 · Revised Edition 2020

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, “blood samples” means blood taken for the purposes of blood test; “blood tests” means blood test carried out and includes any test made with the object of ascertaining the inheritable characteristics of blood; “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid; “DNA analysis” means an analysis of the bodily substance and the comparison of the results of that analysis with the results of the analysis of the DNA in the bodily substance and includes any incidental tests to that analysis; “marriage” includes a void or voidable marriage and “married” has a corresponding meaning; “Registrar” means the person holding the office of Registrar General under section 3 of the General Registry Act, Cap. 327, and includes any person for the time being discharging the duties of that office.
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