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Part II · Enforcement of Order for Maintenance

22. Interpretation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires–

“adopted” when used in relation to a child or offspring means a child or offspring adopted under the provisions of the Adoption of Children Ordinance or the Kandyan Law Declaration and Amendment

Ordinance ;

“adult offspring” means any marital or non-marital or adopted offspring, who is eighteen years of age or is over eighteen years of age and under twentyfive years of age ;

“child” means any marital or non-marital or adopted offspring, who has not reached eighteen years of age ;

“disabled offspring” means any marital or non-marital or asopted offspring of whatever age, who is or becomes physically or mentally disabled so as to render such offspring incapable of earning a livelihood or of adequately supporting himself or herself ;

“marital” when used in relation to a child or offspring means a child or offspring born to parents who are not married ;

“non-marital” when used in ralation to a child or offspring means a child or offspring born to parents who are not married ;

“ parent” includes an adoptive parent ;

“salary” includes all allowances and wages.

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