Penal Code
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41–42. (There are no ss. 41–42).
“Illegal”, “unlawful” and “legally bound to do”
43. The word “illegal” or “unlawful” is applicable to everything
which is an offence, or which is prohibited by law, or which furnishes
ground for a civil action.
And in respect of the word “illegal”, a person is said to be “legally
bound to do” whatever it is illegal in him to omit.
“Injury”
44. The word “injury” denotes any harm whatever illegally caused
to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property.
“Life”
45. The word “life” denotes the life of a human being, unless the
contrary appears from the context.
“Death”
46. The word “death” denotes the death of a human being, unless
the contrary appears from the context.
“Animal”
47. The word “animal” denotes any living creature, other than a
human being.
“Vessel”
48. The word “vessel” denotes anything made for the conveyance
by water of human beings, or of property.