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Yes the technical term has evolved but did the term evolve in the legislation definition of it?
If not, then the technically correct usage doesn't matter which is a point I've made in another comment as well.
And in my previous comment, I am pointing out the logical inconsistencies. Not that I agree or disagree with the technical terminology. You seem to be conflating a logical explanation/call-out of logic holes for my opinion, which it is not