SRA Handbook

Definitions and interpretation

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Rule 3: Definitions and interpretation

3.1

The SRA Handbook Glossary 2012 (the Glossary) shall apply and unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

all italicised terms shall be defined in accordance with the Glossary;

(b)

terms shall be interpreted in accordance with the Glossary;

(c)

a reference to a Rule is to a Rule forming part of these Rules, except in relation to Schedule 1 where a reference to a rule is to a rule in the Solicitors' Indemnity Rules 1999;

(d)

the Schedule to these Rules forms part of these Rules; and

(e)

these Rules will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.