Clause 2

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —“affidavit” includes any affirmation, statutory or other declaration, acknowledgment, examination, and attestation or protestation of honour;“consular officer” includes a consul-general, consul, vice-consul, pro-consul and consular agent of Singapore;“diplomatic officer” includes an ambassador, high commissioner, minister, charge d’affaires, deputy high commissioner, secretary and attache of a diplomatic mission of Singapore;“swear” includes affirm, declare and protest.