12 CFR § 747.2 - Rules of construction.

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title: "12 CFR § 747.2 - Rules of construction."
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chapter_name: "NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION"
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# 747.2 Rules of construction.

For purposes of this part:

(a) Any term in the singular includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular, if such use would be appropriate;

(b) The term *counsel* includes a non-attorney representative; and

(c) Unless the context requires otherwise, a party's counsel of record, if any, may, on behalf of that party, take any action required to be taken by the party.