several. The Secretary of State may, however, release or
compound with any one or more of such persons jointly and
severally liable without in any way releasing or
affecting the liability of the others.]
14. Interpretation
14.1
In this Licence, the headings are inserted for
convenience only and shall not affect its
interpretation or construction.
14.2
Words and phrases defined in the Act shall, except
where the context indicates to the contrary, bear
the same meaning where they are used in this
Licence.
14.3
In this Licence the following words shall, except so
far as the context otherwise requires, bear the
meanings respectively set against them: -
14.3.1
14.3.2
"the Act" means the Outer Space Act 1986 as
extended to Hong Kong by the Outer Space Act
(Hong Kong) Order 1990 (S. I. 1990/
subject to the exceptions and modifications
specified in the Schedule thereto.
"the Licensed Activities" means those
activities specified in Condition 2 of this
Licence or any variation thereof.
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