Distinguished Terms are words or short phrases that are identified specifically in legislation and other instruments as having a particular meaning.
Terms may be defined in a specific instrument but they can be used across many and this intent behind this service is to support an increased understanding of the terms, their meanings in particular instruments, and which instrument is the source of the definition.
The following list of instruments have been identified as being of particular interest in the context of government structures and provide a practical starting point for any investigation of Distinguished Terms.