The expression "Lord-Lieutenant" includes the lords justices or any other chief governor or governors of Ireland for the time being.
The expression "Her Majesty the Queen," or "Her Majesty" or "the Queen," includes the heirs and successors of Her Majesty the Queen.
The expression "Treasury," means the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury.
The expression "Treaty" includes any convention or arrangement.
The expression "existing" means existing at the passing of this Act.
The expression "existing constituency" means any county or borough, or division of a county or borough, or a University returning at the passing of this Act a member or members to serve in Parliament.
The expression "duties of excise" does not include a duty received in respect of any license whether for the sale of intoxicating liquors or otherwise.
The expression "financial year" means the twelve months ending on the thirty-first day of March.
Short title of Act.
41. This Act may be cited for all purposes as the Irish Government Act, 1886.