22. Interpretation

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.