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Charitable Trusts Act 1957

2: Interpretation

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“Understanding important words in this law”

In this law, you’ll learn what some important words mean. These meanings are used throughout the law unless the context suggests otherwise.

A “charitable purpose” means any purpose that New Zealand law considers charitable. For some parts of this law, it also includes religious or educational purposes, even if they’re not usually seen as charitable in New Zealand. However, in one specific part of the law, “charitable purpose” has a different meaning that’s explained later.

When you see the word “court” in this law, it means the High Court of New Zealand. This includes any judge who works in that court.

“Property” refers to all kinds of things that people can own. This includes real things like land and buildings, as well as personal items and money.

These definitions help you understand what the law is talking about when it uses these words.

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2Interpretation

  1. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

    charitable purpose means every purpose which in accordance with the law of New Zealand is charitable; and, for the purposes of Parts 1 and 2, includes every purpose that is religious or educational, whether or not it is charitable according to the law of New Zealand:provided that in Part 4 the term charitable purpose has the meaning specified in section 38

      court means the High Court of New Zealand, and includes a Judge of that court

        property means real and personal property of every kind, and includes money.

        Notes
        • Section 2 court: amended, on , pursuant to section 12 of the Judicature Amendment Act 1979 (1979 No 124).
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