Section 26: Interpretation (as amended by Section 17 of the Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2022).

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"Committee" means a State Nursing and Midwifery Committee established by section 13 of this Act;
"Council" means the Nursing and Midwifery Council established by section 1 of this Act;
"functions" includes powers and duties;
"Minister" means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to the profession of nursing and midwifery;
"nurse or midwife" means a person who is registered to practise the profession in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
“post” includes courier, and any other electronic means of posting
"register" means the register maintained under section 6 of this Act in respect of those entitled to practise the profession of nursing or midwifery and registered shall be construed accordingly;
"supervisory authority" means the Chief Nursing Officer of a State;
"Tribunal" means the Nurses and Midwives Disciplinary Tribunal established by section 17 of this Act.