<P> The short title is the formal name by which a piece of primary legislation may by law be cited in the United Kingdom and other Westminster - influenced jurisdictions ( such as Canada or Australia ) , as well as the United States and the Philippines . It contrasts with the long title which , while usually being more fully descriptive of the legislation 's purpose and effects , is generally too unwieldy for most uses . For example , the short title House of Lords Act 1999 contrasts with the long title An Act to restrict membership of the House of Lords by virtue of a hereditary peerage ; to make related provision about disqualifications for voting at elections to , and for membership of , the House of Commons ; and for connected purposes . </P>
<P> The short title is the formal name by which a piece of primary legislation may by law be cited in the United Kingdom and other Westminster - influenced jurisdictions ( such as Canada or Australia ) , as well as the United States and the Philippines . It contrasts with the long title which , while usually being more fully descriptive of the legislation 's purpose and effects , is generally too unwieldy for most uses . For example , the short title House of Lords Act 1999 contrasts with the long title An Act to restrict membership of the House of Lords by virtue of a hereditary peerage ; to make related provision about disqualifications for voting at elections to , and for membership of , the House of Commons ; and for connected purposes . </P>
where is the purpose of an act found
where is the purpose of an act found
the long title
the long title