Definitions.

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,

1. (a) "non-mulki prostitute" shall mean a prostitute whose continuous residence in 1[the area to which this Act extends] has been for less than fifteen years;
2. (b) "non-mulki dancing girl" shall mean a woman whose continuous residence in 1[the area to which this Act extends] has been for less than fifteen years and whose main occupation is dancing and singing whether she lives in prostitution or not;
3. (c) "temporary residence licence" shall mean a licence granted under this Act to a non-mulki prostitute or non-mulki dancing girl;
4. (d) "permanent residence licence" shall mean a licence granted under this Act to a non-mulki prostitute or a dancing girl;
5. (e) "licensee" shall mean a non-mulki prostitute or a non-mulki dancing girl to whom a residence licence has been granted under this Act.