Definitions

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires- (a) "conversion" means renouncing one religion and adopting another; (b) "force" shall include a show of force or a threat of injury of any kind including threat of divine displeasure or social ex-communication; (c) "fraud" shall include misrepresentation or any other fraudulent contrivance; (d) "inducement" shall include the offer of any gift or gratification, either in cash or in kind and shall also include the grant of any benefit, either pecuniary or otherwise; (e) "minor" means a person under eighteen years of age.