"Animal". 47. "Animal".--The word "animal" other than a human being. denotes any living creature, 48. "Vessel". 48. "Vessel".--The word "vessel" denotes anything conveyance by water of human beings or of property. made for the 49. "Year". "Month". 49. "Year". "Month".--Wherever the word "year" or the word "month" is used, it is to be understood that the year or the month is to be reckoned according to the British calendar. 50. "Section". 50. "Section".--The word "section" denotes one of those portions of a Chapter of this Code which are distinguished by prefixed numeral figures. 51. "Oath". 51. "Oath".--The word "oath" includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or authorized by law to be made before a public servant or to be used for the purpose of proof, whether in a Court of Justice or not. 52.