Definitions

2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -

1. (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;
2. (b) “marriage” includes re-marriage;
3. (c) “memorandum” means a memorandum of marriage referred to in sections 5 and 6;
4. (d) “priest” means any person who solemnizes a marriage;
5. (e) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
6. (f) “register of marriages" means the register of marriages maintained under this Act;
7. (g) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Marriages appointed under this Act;
8. (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.