Unless the subject or the context otherwise requires, in these Rules, –
(a) “Act” means the Non-Resident Nepali Act, 2064 (2008).
(b) “Mission” means the Nepali embassies situated in foreign  countries and this word also refers the permanent mission of Nepal for the United Nations or the Consulate General of Nepal  situated in foreign land.
(c) “Chief of Mission” means the person employed (assigned) as a  chief employee in the mission and the word also refer to the employee assigned to take care of his functions in his absent.
(d) “Ministry” means Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(e) “Secretary” means Secretary of the Ministry.
(f) “Association” means Non-resident Nepali Association registered  pursuant to Rule 12.
(g) “Statute/Constitution” means the statute/constitution of the Association.