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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: - (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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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: - (a)
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          all italicised terms shall be defined; and 
- (b)
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          all terms shall be interpreted, 
 in accordance with the Glossary.