Okla. Stat. tit. 36, § 36-2704.1: Definitions

As used in this article:

1. "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of

benefits authorized by Section 16 of this act, as that agreement is

described in subsection A of Section 19 of this act;

2. "Benefit member" means an adult member who is designated by

the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a

benefit contract;

3. "Certificate" means the document issued as written evidence

of the benefit contract;

4. "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation,

constitution and bylaws, however designated;

5. "Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, known

as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation;

6. "Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues or other required

contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the

certificate;

7. "Rules" means all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted

by the supreme governing body or board of directors which are

intended to have general application to the members of the society;

and

8. "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise

indicated.