235 General interpretation
Education Reform Act 1988 (1988 c 40) | Legislation

235  General interpretation

(1)     In this Act, except where the context otherwise requires—

“the 1944 Act” means the Education Act 1944;

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“the 1986 Act” means the Education (No 2) Act 1986;

“contract of employment”, “employee” and “employer” have the same meaning as in [the Employment Rights Act 1996], and “employed” means employed under a contract of employment;

“financial year” means a period of twelve months ending with 31st March;

“functions” includes powers and duties;

“higher education” has the meaning given by section 120(1);

“land” includes buildings and other structures, land covered with water, and any interest in land;

“liability” includes obligation;

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“modifications” includes additions, alterations and omissions and “modify” shall be construed accordingly;

“statutory provision” means a provision of an enactment or a statutory instrument;

“transfer date” has the meaning given by section ... 123(2), 130(8) or 228(10) as the context may require;

“university” includes a university college and any college, or institution

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