23. Interpretation

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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—

“confession” and “fact in issue” have the respective meanings assigned to them by the Evidence

Ordinance ;

“deadly weapon”, “dishonestly”, “force”, “theft”,

“voluntarily causing hurt”, shall have the same meanings as in the Penal Code ;

“motor vehicle” has the same meaning as in the Motor

Traffic Act ;

“ship” means every description of ship or vessel or boat, or any other description of vessel used in navigation and includes all equipment, apparel and appurtenances (excluding supplies for sustenance)

which are necessary for the navigation and conduct of the business of the ship ;

“Sri Lanka Ports Authority” means the Sri Lanka Ports

Authority established by the Sri Lanka Ports

Authority Act, No. 51 of 1979.

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