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Article (1) Definitions

In application of the provisions of this Law, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings ascribed thereto unless the context requires otherwise:

State: United Arab Emirates. 

Ministry: The Ministry of Justice 

Minister: Minister of Justice. 

Authority: Authority for Unification of the Conflicting Judicial Principles established by one or more of the State's Supreme Courts, and the areas of its competence thereof are determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law. 

Federal or Local Judicial Authority: The federal or local judicial entities, including courts and public prosecutions.  

Chairmen of Local: The Chairmen of the local judicial entities in accordance with the legislation regulating the works thereof. Judicial Authority 

Bonds of Execution: The bonds specified in the legislation and regulations in force in the State.