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DEFAMATION ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1955 - SECT 14

Interpretation.

14.(1) Any reference in this Act to words shall be construed as including a
reference to pictures, visual images, gestures and other methods of signifying
meaning.

(2) In this Act "broadcasting by means of wireless telegraphy" means
publication for general reception by means of wireless telegraphy within the
meaning of the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1949, and "broadcast by means of
wireless telegraphy" shall be construed accordingly.

(3) Where words broadcast by means of wireless telegraphy are simultaneously
transmitted by telegraph as defined by the Telegraph Act, 1863, ... the
provisions of this Act shall apply as if the transmission were
broadcasting by means of wireless telegraphy.

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