In an Act or subordinate instrument, unless the contrary intention appears—
S. 37(a) substituted by No. 95/1993 s. 7.
(a) words importing a gender include every other gender; and
S. 37(b) repealed by No. 95/1993 s. 7.
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(c) words in the singular include the plural; and
(d) words in the plural include the singular.