The meaning and application of the provisions of law discussed in
this part depend in large degree on the definitions of terms used in
these provisions. The Act itself defines some of these terms. Others
have been defined and construed in decisions of the courts. In the
following sections some of these basic definitions are set forth for
ready reference in connection with the part's discussion of the various
provisions in which they appear. Some of these definitions and their
application are considered in detail in other interpretative bulletins.
The application of the others is considered in the sections of this part
where the particular provisions containing the defined terms are
discussed.
