7. Meaning of “suitable to adopt”

Terms defined in s 2

• adoption application

  adoption application

  Defined · s 2

  “adoption application” means an application made under this Act for an adoption order;

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• applicants

  applicants

  Defined · s 2

  “applicants” means both applicants in the case of a joint adoption application mentioned in section 4;

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• authorised adoption agency

  authorised adoption agency

  Defined · s 2

  “authorised adoption agency” means an adoption agency or a fostering agency that is authorised by the Minister under section 10;

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• child

  child

  Defined · s 2

  “child”, if age rather than descendancy is relevant, means an individual below 21 years of age;

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• court

  court

  Defined · s 2

  “court” means the Family Division of the High Court, a Family Court, or any court hearing an appeal against an order or a decision of the Family Division of the High Court or a Family Court, except in sections 48, 51, 66, 69, 70, 72 and 73 where “court” means a court of competent jurisdiction;

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• Guardian-in-Adoption

  Guardian-in-Adoption

  Defined · s 2

  “Guardian-in-Adoption” means the Guardian‑in‑Adoption appointed under section 8;

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• regulations

  regulations

  Defined · s 2

  “regulations” means the regulations made under section 75;

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