“In Section 3 of the Interpretation Ordinance, Cap. 89 of the 1958 Laws of the Federation etc., which relates to Definitions, there is this statement: “‘definitions’ when followed by terms defined means that those terms shall have the meanings assigned to them, unless there is anything in the subject or context repugnant to such meaning.” Definitions in the Criminal Procedure Ordinance in particular should be read with care: some are inaccurate, e.g. that of ‘complaint’. Whether in that Ordinance or elsewhere, a section of definitions is like a private dictionary for the Ordinance; the definitions are meant to be a kind of shorthand for the avoidance of repetition. If the definition of a term fits in when the term occurs in a Section, the Section must be read in its light; if it does not fit in, the Section must be read as the context may require.”
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