158Definitions and application of Part

#### 158 Definitions and application of Part 158 Definitions and application of Part > > (1) In this Part— > > > > attorney, in relation to a power of attorney, means an attorney under the power. > > > > commencement, in relation to the [Conveyancing (Powers of Attorney) Amendment Act 1983](/view/pdf/asmade/act-1983-26), means the commencement of section 3 of, and Schedule 1 to, that Act. > > > > power of attorney or power includes an authorised substitution, delegation or appointment of sub-attorney. > > > > principal, in relation to a power of attorney, means the person giving the power. > > > (2) In sections 161, 162 and 162A, suspended, in relation to a power of attorney, means— > > > > > (a) suspended or restricted in operation by reason of unsoundness of mind of the principal occurring after the execution of the instrument creating the power, or > > > > > (b) suspended by section 110A of the [Mental Health Act 1958](/view/pdf/asmade/act-1958-45). > > > (3) This Part does not enable an attorney, without express authority, irrevocably to appoint a substitute, delegate or sub-attorney. > > > (4) This Part extends to powers of attorney authorising, whether expressly or in general terms, the execution of dealings under the [Real Property Act 1900](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1900-025).