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HomeProbate CodeDiv. 2Pt. 11Ch. 1Art. 1§ 351 Definition Scope And Application

§ 351 Definition Scope And Application

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§ 351 Definition Scope And Application

This rule says that the meanings of words listed in this article are used to understand the rest of this part, unless a specific rule says to use a different meaning.

Key Takeaways

  • •Word meanings set here are the default for the whole part.
  • •If a later rule says a word means something else, that special meaning wins.
  • •The rule works unless the law itself says a different rule is needed.

Example

A later section talks about a "tenant" and doesn't give its own definition.

Because this rule says the definitions in this article apply, the word "tenant" is understood the way it is defined here, unless that later section says otherwise.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 351 Definition Scope And Application

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

definitionsconstructionprovisioncontext

Related Statutes

  • § 1401 Definition Scope And Application
  • § 260 Definition Of Terms
  • § 20 Definition Scope And Application
  • § 1500 Parent Guardian Nomination
  • § 1500.1 Indian Child Guardianship Consent

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 351.
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