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SRA Handbook
Application and interpretation
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Rule 2: Application and interpretation
- 2.1
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These rules apply to:
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 - (b)
 - (c)
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persons employed by RELs, their partners, solicitors or recognised bodies
in any part of the UK.
 
 - 2.2
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The SRA Handbook Glossary 2012 shall apply and, unless the context otherwise requires:
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all italicised terms shall be defined; and
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all terms shall be interpreted,
 
in accordance with the Glossary.