Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -

(a) “to contract a marriage” means to solemnize or enter into a marriage under any law for the time being in force or by custom or usage in any form or manner;

(b) “marriage” includes re-marriage;

(c) “memorandum” means a memorandum of marriage referred to in sections 5 and 6;

(d) “priest” means any person who solemnizes a marriage;

(e) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;

(f) “register of marriages" means the register of marriages maintained under this Act;

(g) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Marriages appointed under this Act;

(h) “Registrar-General” means the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages appointed for the State of Gujarat under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886.