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Definitions and application to Scotland.
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9. (1.) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
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The expression “explosive substance” shall be deemed to include any materials for making any explosive substance; also any apparatus, machine, implement, or materials used, or intended to be used, or adapted for causing, or aiding in causing, any explosion in or with any explosive substance; also any part of any such apparatus, machine, or implement.
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The expression “Attorney General” means Her Majesty’s Attorney General for England or Ireland, as the case may be, and in case of his inability or of a vacancy in the office, Her Majesty’s Solicitor General for England or Ireland, as the case requires.
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(2.) In the application of this Act to Scotland the following modifications shall be made—
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The expression “Attorney General” shall be deemed to mean the Lord Advocate, and in case of his inability or of a vacancy in the office, Her Majesty’s Solicitor General for Scotland.
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The expression “petty sessional court house” shall be deemed to mean the sheriff court.
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The expression “felony” shall be deemed to mean a high crime and offence.
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The expression “recognizance” shall be deemed to mean juratory caution.
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The expression “justice” shall include sheriff and sheriff-substitute.
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