1. Using the Interpretation Act 1987, Part 2 Words and expressions, a legal dictionary and your student workbook, explain the following terms concerning interpreting legislation and give an example correct use of each term/expression in any piece of real estate legislation. An example has been provided for you.

TERMS/expressions	How are they used when interpreting legislation
And/or	And/or means that either one or both of the options is required. It is NOT a good practise using these term in legal writings. An agent may hold and/or a certificate of registration or licence to sell residential property in NSW
Gender	According to the Interpretation Act 1987 No15 Nsw 'One or more specific genders shall be considered to represent all other genders.'
hierarchy	The top of the hierarchy is the Act when the Acts and regulations are combined.
includes	Constitute a part of a whole; it may refer to one, several, or all parts.
May, should and must	May: May is optional, non-mandatory, or at discretion. Should: 'Should' means it is better than not, while 'shall' means must. Must: Must is mandatory.