In sections 14-12.2-47.1 through 14-12.2-47.13:

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1.    “Application” means a request under the convention by an obligee, obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority.

2.    “Central authority” means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in subdivision d of subsection 5 of section 14-12.2-01 to perform the functions specified in the convention.

3.    “Convention support order” means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in subdivision d of subsection 5 of section 14-12.2-01.

4.    “Direct request” means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of this state in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor, or child residing outside the United States.

5.    “Foreign central authority” means the entity designated by a foreign country described in subdivision d of subsection 5 of section 14-12.2-01 to perform the functions specified in the convention.

6.    “Foreign support agreement”:

a.    Means an agreement for support in a record that:

(1) Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin; (2) Has been:

(a)    Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or

(b)    Authenticated by, or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign tribunal; and

(3) May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and

b.    Includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention.

7.    “United States central authority” means the secretary of the United States department of health and human services.