In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Benefit contract” means the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 8-432 of this subtitle. “Benefit member” means an adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of a society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract. “Certificate” means the document issued as written evidence of a benefit contract. “Laws” means a society’s articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated. “Lodge” means subordinate member units of a society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation. “Premiums” means premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known that are payable under a certificate. “Rules” means all rules, regulations, or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors of a society which are intended to have general application to the members of the society. Unless the context requires otherwise, “society” means fraternal benefit society.