In this regulation, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them respectively, unless the context otherwise requires:
Law: Code of Law Practice issued by Royal Decree No. (M/38) dated 28/7/1422 AH.
Regulation: The implementing regulations of the Code of Law Practice.
Profession: The Law profession as defined in Article (1) of the Law.
Ministry: Ministry of Justice.
Minister: Minister of Justice.
Authority: Saudi Bar Association.
Competent department: The Competent department in the ministry or the authority.
Licensee: A foreign lawyer and law firm licensed to practice law in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Lawyer: A person licensed to practice law after being registered in the list.
Non-Saudi Consultant: Consultant registered in the Register of Non-Saudi Consultants.
Competent employee: The employee in the competent department assigned to any of the tasks within its competence.