law: 2. Definitions.-
  In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
  (a)  "Board" means the Board of Control established under section 5;
  (b)  "certificate" means the certificate of recognition granted under section 15;
  (c)  "child" means a boy or girl who has not completed the age of eighteen years;
  (d)  "home" means an institution, whether called an orphanage, a home for neglected women or children, a widows' home, or by any other name, maintained or intended to be maintained for the reception, care, protection and welfare of women or children;
  (e)  "manager" means a member of the managing committee appointed as such by the committee under section 20;
  (f) "managing committee" means the committee of management referred to in section 20;
  (g)  "recognised home" means a home in respect of which a certificate has been granted;
  (h)  "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
  (i)  "woman" means a female who has completed the age of eighteen years.