Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-25-104: Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Benefit contract" means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 56-25-401 , as that agreement is described in § 56-25-404 ;

(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) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce and insurance;

(5) "Laws" means the society's articles of incorporation, charter, constitution and bylaws, however designated;

(6) "Lodge" means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation;

(7) "Premiums" means premiums, rates, dues or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;

(8) "Rules" means all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors that are intended to have general application to the members of the society; and

(9) "Society" means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.