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351. Definitions

In the following provisions of this Chapter -

(a) references to property comprised in the bankrupt's estate or to property possession of which is required to be delivered up to the official receiver or the trustee of the bankrupt's estate include any property which would be such property if a notice in respect of it were given under section 307 (after-acquired property) [, section 308]344 (personal property and effects of bankrupt having more than replacement value)[ or section 308A (vesting in trustee of certain tenancies);

(b) “the initial period” means the period between the presentation of the bankruptcy petition and the commencement of the bankruptcy; and

(c) a reference to a number of months or years before petition is to that period ending with the presentation of the bankruptcy petition