Section 39: Interpretation.

Trade Descriptions Act 1968 · 1968 c.29

39(1)

The following provisions shall have effect, in addition to sections 2 to 4 of this Act, for the interpretation in this Act of expressions used therein, that is to say,—

  • "advertisement" includes a catalogue, a circular and a price list;

  • "goods" includes ships and aircraft, things attached to land and growing crops;

  • "premises" includes any place and any stall, vehicle, ship or aircraft; and

  • "ship" includes any boat and any other description of vessel used in navigation.

39(2)

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