Chapter:	290A	Title:	ADOPTION RULES	Gazette Number:	L.N. 230 of 2005
Rule:	2	Heading:	Interpretation	Version Date:	25/01/2006

(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-
"adoption order" (領養令) means an adoption order other than a Convention adoption order; (L.N. 230 of 2005)
"applicant" (申請人) includes either, as well as both, of 2 joint applicants;
"guardian ad litem" (訴訟監護人) means the guardian ad litem of an infant for the purposes of the application for an adoption order that relates to the infant; (L.N. 230 of 2005)
"Ordinance" (本條例) means the Adoption Ordinance (Cap 290).
(2) A form referred to by number means the form so numbered in Schedule 1. (G.N.A. 76 of 1960; L.N. 230 of 2005)
(3) (Repealed 66 of 1999 s. 3)