Words starting with L

law of Singapore

Defined in Choice of Court Agreements Act 2016, s 2

“means any written law or any rule of law that applies in Singapore”

Also defined in 1 other Act

law officer

Defined in Government Proceedings Act 1956, s 2

“means the Attorney-General, a Deputy Attorney‑General and the Solicitor‑General”

law practice

Defined in Legal Profession Act 1966, s 70A

“means a Singapore law practice, a Qualifying Foreign Law Practice, a licensed foreign law practice, the constituent foreign law practice of a Joint Law Venture, or a foreign law practice which is a member of a Formal Law Alliance, and …”

law practice entity

Defined in Legal Profession Act 1966, s 2

“means any of the following:(a)a Singapore law practice;(b)a Joint Law Venture;(c)the constituent foreign law practice of a Joint Law Venture;(d)a Formal Law Alliance;(e)a foreign law practice which is a member of a Formal Law Alliance;(f)a …”

law relating to abortion

Defined in Termination of Pregnancy Act 1974, s 2

“means sections 312, 313, 314, and 315 of the Penal Code 1871”

law relating to pensions

Defined in Pensions (Expatriate Officers) Act, s 2

“means —(a)the Retirement from the Public Service (Compensation) Ordinance 1956;(b)the Pensions Act and the regulations made thereunder; and(c)the Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension Act”

Law Society

Defined in Singapore Academy of Law Act 1988, s 2

“means the Law Society of Singapore established under section 37 of the Legal Profession Act 1966”

lawyer

Defined in Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992, s 3

“means an advocate and solicitor, and includes an interpreter or other person who works under the supervision of an advocate and solicitor”

Also defined in 3 other Acts

lay person

Defined in Accountants Act, s 2

“means an architect, banker, advocate and solicitor, company director, insurer, professional engineer, medical practitioner or a person who possesses such other qualifications as may be approved by the Board”

Also defined in 2 other Acts

layout-design

Defined in Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 1999, s 2

“means the 3-dimensional disposition, however expressed, of the elements of an integrated circuit (at least one of which is an active element), and of some or all of the interconnections of an integrated circuit, or such a 3‑dimensional …”

layperson

Defined in Allied Health Professions Act 2011, s 2

“means any person other than a healthcare professional”

Also defined in 1 other Act

leaflet

Defined in Medicines Act 1975, s 2

“includes any written information”

learning report

Defined in Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006, s 4

“means a learning report prepared and published under section 27A”

lease

Defined in Stamp Duties Act 1929, s 2

“means a lease of immovable property, and includes the following:(a)any undertaking in writing to cultivate, occupy or pay or deliver rent for immovable property;(b)any instrument by which tolls, rents or profits of any description are let …”

Also defined in 8 other Acts

lease agreement

Defined in COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020, s 19B

“includes a lease or licence for that property”

leave

Defined in Immigration Act 1959, s 2

“means —(a)in the case of a person leaving Singapore by sea, embarking in Singapore on a vessel which is about to leave Singapore and remaining on board such vessel at the time of its departure for any place outside Singapore;(b)in the case …”

legal advice

Defined in Legal Aid and Advice Act 1995, s 2

“has the meaning given by section 20”

legal aid

Defined in Legal Aid and Advice Act 1995, s 2

“means legal aid granted under this Act”

legal arrangement

Defined in Corporate Service Providers Act 2024, s 2

“means an express trust or other similar legal arrangement”

Legal Committee

Defined in Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966, s 2

“means the Legal Committee of the Majlis appointed under section 31”

legal counsel

Defined in Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2005, s 46

“means a legal counsel as defined in section 3(7) of the Evidence Act 1893, and includes an interpreter or other person who works under the supervision of a legal counsel.[32E”

Also defined in 3 other Acts

legal entity

Defined in Companies Act 1967, s 386AB

“means any body corporate formed or incorporated or existing in Singapore or outside Singapore and includes a foreign company”

Also defined in 1 other Act

legal guardian

Defined in Children and Young Persons Act, s 3

“means a person lawfully appointed by deed or will or by the order of a competent court to be the guardian of that child or young person”

legal metrology

Defined in Competition Act 2004, s 2

“means —(a)the use of uniform weights and measures;(b)the use of accurate weighing or measuring instruments for trade; and(c)the provision of relevant information relating to quantity in the supply of goods”

legal metrology functions

Defined in Competition Act 2004, s 101

“means the following functions:(a)promoting among suppliers in Singapore, and educating consumers on, legal metrology;(b)administering and enforcing the Weights and Measures Act 1975;(c)acting internationally as the national body …”

legal officer

Defined in Government Proceedings Act 1956, s 2

“includes a law officer and a legally qualified member of the Attorney‑General’s Chambers”

Also defined in 1 other Act

legal person

Defined in Corporate Service Providers Act 2024, s 2

“means a person other than a natural person that can establish a permanent business relationship with another person or otherwise own property”

legal practitioner

Defined in Legal Profession Act 1966, s 70A

“means any advocate and solicitor or foreign lawyer to whom this Part applies”

legal proceeding

Defined in Evidence Act 1893, s 170

“means any civil or criminal proceeding or inquiry in which evidence is or may be given, and includes an arbitration.”

legal professional

Defined in Veterinary Practice Act 2026, s 2

“means an individual who —(a)has at any time held, but no longer holds, office as a Supreme Court Judge or Judicial Commissioner; or(b)is —(i)an advocate and solicitor of at least 10 years’ standing;(ii)a Judicial Service Officer or Legal …”