Common use of Construction; Interpretation Clause in Contracts

Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not govern or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means this Agreement together with all Exhibits hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used in this Agreement in the singular form shall extend to and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or clause contained in this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 72 contracts

Samples: Grant Award Agreement, Grant Award Agreement, Grant Award Agreement

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Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings set forth in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not govern affect in any way the meaning or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means No party hereto, nor its respective counsel, shall be deemed the drafter of this Agreement together with for purposes of construing the provisions hereof, and all Exhibits hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used in provisions of this Agreement in shall be construed according to their fair meaning and not strictly for or against any such party. Unless otherwise indicated to the singular form shall extend to and include contrary herein by the plural. All words used in context or use thereof: (i) the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “includingwords, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereofhereto,” “hereunderhereof” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, subparagraph or clause contained set forth in this Agreement. The recitals ; (ii) masculine gender shall also include the feminine and neutral genders, and vice versa; (iii) words importing the singular shall also include the plural, and vice versa; (iv) the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (v) references to “$” or “dollar” or “US$” shall be references to United States dollars; (vi) the word “or” is disjunctive but not necessarily exclusive; (vii) the words “writing”, “written” and comparable terms refer to printing, typing and other means of reproducing words (including electronic media) in a visible form; (viii) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” means the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”; (ix) all references to Articles or Sections are to Articles or Sections of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference Agreement; and shall apply (x) all references to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect any Law will be to the performance of all obligations under this Agreementsuch Law as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In Consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions provision of this Agreement.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Lock Up Agreement (EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp. II), Merger Agreement (Fifth Wall Acquisition Corp. I), Lock Up Agreement (Fifth Wall Acquisition Corp. III)

Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not govern or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means this Agreement together with all Exhibits heretoAgreement, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used in this Agreement in the singular form shall extend to and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or clause contained in this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto Company and Triumph have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties heretoCompany and Triumph, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Grant Award Agreement, Grant Award Agreement, Grant Award Agreement

Construction; Interpretation. The title Headings of the Articles and the section and paragraph headings in Sections of this Agreement are for convenience of the parties only and shall be given no substantive or interpretive effect whatsoever. The table of contents to this Agreement is for reference purposes only and shall not govern affect in any way the meaning or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means Whenever required by the context, any pronoun used in this Agreement together with all or the Schedules and Exhibits heretohereto shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular forms of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa. Reference to any agreement, document, or instrument means such agreement, document or instrument as the same may amended or otherwise modified from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, or restated in accordance with the terms thereof, and if applicable hereof. All Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement in the singular form Agreement, they shall extend to and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and be followed by the words “herein,without limitation.The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, whole and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or clause contained in provision of this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement, the Merger Agreement, the Separation Agreement and the other Ancillary Agreements. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties heretoParties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Employee Matters Agreement, Merger Agreement, Employee Matters Agreement (Entergy Texas, Inc.)

Construction; Interpretation. The title Headings of the Articles and the section and paragraph headings in Sections of this Agreement are for convenience of the parties only and shall be given no substantive or interpretive effect whatsoever. The table of contents to this Agreement is for reference purposes only and shall not govern affect in any way the meaning or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means Whenever required by the context, any pronoun used in this Agreement together with all Exhibits heretoor the Schedules hereto shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular forms of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa. Reference to any agreement, document or instrument means such agreement, document or instrument as the same may amended or otherwise modified from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, or restated in accordance with the terms thereof, and if applicable hereof. All Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement in the singular form Agreement, they shall extend to and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and be followed by the words “herein,without limitation.The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, whole and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or clause contained in provision of this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement, the Merger Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties heretoParties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement, Separation Agreement (Entergy Corp /De/), Separation Agreement (ITC Holdings Corp.)

Construction; Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Articles, Sections, or Disclosure Schedule, such reference is to an Article or a Section of, or the Disclosure Schedule to, this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The title table of contents and the section and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are provided for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not govern affect any meaning, construction or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “When a reference is made in this Agreement to a party or parties, such reference is to parties to this Agreement” means this Agreement together with all Exhibits hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, or restated in accordance with the terms hereofunless otherwise indicated. All words The language used in this Agreement is the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against any party. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the singular form shall extend to drafting and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or clause contained in this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall must be construed as if drafted jointly by all of the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The phrase “ordinary course of business” when used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice.” All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in the Disclosure Schedule, the Ancillary Agreements, and any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement (Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.), Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement (Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.), Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement (Sensata Technologies B.V.)

Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not govern or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means this Stock Purchase Agreement together with all Exhibits schedules and exhibits hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, supplemented or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used The headings contained in this Agreement in the singular form shall extend to are inserted for convenience only and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict affect in any manner way the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, meaning or clause contained in this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting interpretation of this Agreement. In No party hereto, nor its respective counsel, shall be deemed the event an ambiguity drafter of this Agreement for purposes of construing or question enforcing the provisions hereof, and all provisions of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed according to their fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party, and no presumption or burden of proof will arise favoring or disfavoring any Person by virtue of its authorship of any provision of this Agreement. Prior drafts of this Agreement or any ancillary agreements hereto or the fact that any clauses have been added, deleted or otherwise modified from any prior drafts of this Agreement or any ancillary agreements hereto shall not be used as if drafted jointly by an aid of construction or otherwise constitute evidence of the intent of the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party hereto by virtue of such prior drafts. Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. Unless otherwise indicated to the authorship contrary herein by the context or use thereof: (i) the words, “herein,” “hereto,” “hereof” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including the schedules and exhibits hereto, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph or clause contained in this Agreement; (ii) masculine gender shall also include the feminine and neutral genders, and vice versa; (iii) words importing the singular shall also include the plural, and vice versa; (iv) the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (v) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”; (vi) references to “dollar”, “dollars” or “$” shall be to the lawful currency of the provisions United States; (vii) a document or any other materials shall be deemed to have “been delivered”, “made available” or phrases of similar import only if Purchaser and its representatives have had general access to such document or other materials in the “data room” maintained by Firmex for at least two (2) days prior to the execution and delivery of this AgreementAgreement by the parties hereto; (viii) all accounting terms used herein and not expressly defined herein shall have the meanings given to them under GAAP; (ix) a reference to any Law shall include any amendment thereto, and any modification or re-enactment thereof, any legislative provision substituted therefor and all regulations and statutory instruments issued thereunder or pursuant thereto; and (x) the phase “for the benefit of the Sellers” means “for the prompt distribution by the Sellers’ representative to the Sellers in accordance with each Seller’s respective Pro Rata Percentage”.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Better Choice Co Inc.), Stock Purchase Agreement (Better Choice Co Inc.)

Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not govern or governor affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means this Agreement together with all Exhibits hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, supplemented or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used in this Agreement in the singular form shall extend to and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, limit or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, subparagraph or clause contained in this Agreement. The use herein of terms importing the singular shall also include the plural, and vice versa. All references to “$” shall mean United States dollars. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties heretoParties. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties heretoParties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Agreement

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Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not govern or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means this Agreement and Plan of Merger together with all Exhibits heretoSchedules and exhibits to this Agreement (“Exhibits”), as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, supplemented or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used The headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the singular form meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. No party hereto, nor its respective counsel, shall extend be deemed the drafter of this Agreement for purposes of construing the provisions hereof, and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed according to their fair meaning and include not strictly for or against any party. When calculating the pluralperiod of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded. All words used If the last day of such period is a non-Business Day, the period in question shall end on the plural form shall extend to and include the singularnext succeeding Business Day. The use Any reference in this Agreement of to “$” shall mean U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise indicated to the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “includingcontrary herein by the context or use thereof: (i) the words, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereofhereto,” “hereunderhereof” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any the Schedules and Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, subsection paragraph, subparagraph, subparagraph or clause contained in this Agreement; (ii) masculine gender shall also include the feminine and neutral genders, and vice versa; (iii) words importing the singular shall also include the plural, and vice versa; and (iv) the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence An item arising with respect to a specific representation or warranty shall be deemed to be “reflected on” or “set forth in” a balance sheet or financial statements, to the performance extent any such phrase appears in such representation or warranty, if (A) there is a reserve, accrual or other similar item underlying a number on such balance sheet or financial statements that related to the subject matter of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto have participated jointly such representation or warranty, (B) such item is otherwise specifically set forth on the balance sheet or financial statements or (C) such item is reflected on the balance sheet or financial statements and is specifically set forth in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreementnotes thereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Digital Realty Trust, L.P.)

Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not govern or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means this Agreement and Plan of Merger together with all Exhibits heretoSchedules and exhibits to this Agreement (“Exhibits”), as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, supplemented or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used The headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the singular form meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. No party hereto, nor its respective counsel, shall extend be deemed the drafter of this Agreement for purposes of construing the provisions hereof, and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed according to their fair meaning and include not strictly for or against any party. When calculating the pluralperiod of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded. All words used If the last day of such period is a non-Business Day, the period in question shall end on the plural form shall extend to and include the singularnext succeeding Business Day. The use Any reference in this Agreement of to “dollars” or “$” shall mean U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise indicated to the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “includingcontrary herein by the context or use thereof: (a) the words, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereofhereto,” “hereunderhereof” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any the Schedules and Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, subsection paragraph, subparagraph, subparagraph or clause contained in this Agreement; (b) masculine gender shall also include the feminine and neutral genders, and vice versa; (c) words importing the singular shall also include the plural, and vice versa; and (d) the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence An item arising with respect to a specific representation or warranty shall be deemed to be “reflected on” or “set forth in” a balance sheet or financial statements, to the performance extent any such phrase appears in such representation or warranty, if (i) there is a reserve, accrual or other similar item underlying a number on such balance sheet or financial statements that related to the subject matter of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto have participated jointly such representation or warranty, (ii) such item is otherwise specifically set forth on the balance sheet or financial statements or (iii) such item is reflected on the balance sheet or financial statements and is specifically set forth in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreementnotes thereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Sovran Self Storage Inc)

Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not govern or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means this Stock Purchase Agreement together with all Exhibits Schedules hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, supplemented or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, no Party assumes any other liability or obligation hereunder, including any implied duty of good faith and fair dealing. The headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the singular form meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. No party hereto, nor its respective counsel, shall extend to and include be deemed the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in drafter of this Agreement for purposes of construing the term “including” provisions hereof, and other words all provisions of similar import mean “includingthis Agreement shall be construed according to their fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party. Unless otherwise indicated to the contrary herein by the context or use thereof: (i) the words, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereofhereto,” “hereunderhereof” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibitsthe Schedules, and not to any particular section, subsection, subsection paragraph, subparagraph, subparagraph or clause contained in this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein ; (ii) masculine gender shall also include the feminine and neutral genders, and vice versa; (iii) words importing the singular shall also include the plural, and vice versa; (iv) the words “include,” “includes,” “including” and “inclusive of” shall be deemed to be followed by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and words “without limitation”; (v) the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning as if drafted jointly by the parties heretoword “shall”; (vi) the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the extent or degree to which a subject or thing extends, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of not simply be construed to mean the authorship of any of word “if”; and (vii) the provisions of this Agreementterm “or” shall not be exclusive.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Pfsweb Inc)

Construction; Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Articles, Sections, or Disclosure Schedule, such reference is to an Article or a Section of, or the Disclosure Schedule to, this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The title table of contents and the section and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are provided for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not govern affect any meaning, construction or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means When a reference is made in this Agreement together with all Exhibits heretoto a party or parties, as the same may from time such reference is to time be amendedparties to this 95 Agreement, modified, supplemented, or restated in accordance with the terms hereofunless otherwise indicated. All words The language used in this Agreement is the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against any party. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the singular form shall extend to drafting and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or clause contained in this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall must be construed as if drafted jointly by all of the parties heretoparties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The phrase “ordinary course of business” when used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be followed by the words “consistent with past practice.” All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in the Disclosure Schedule, the Ancillary Agreements, and any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement

Construction; Interpretation. The title of and the section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not govern or affect the interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. The term “this Agreement” means this Agreement together with all Exhibits heretoAgreement, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented, or restated in accordance with the terms hereof. All words used in this Agreement in the singular form shall extend to and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. The use in this Agreement of the term “including” and other words of similar import mean “including, without limitation” and where specific language is used to clarify by example a general statement contained herein, such specific language shall not be deemed to modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the construction of the general statement to which it relates. The word “or” is not exclusive and the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, including any Exhibits, and not to any particular section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or clause contained in this Agreement. The recitals of this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the parties hereto. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The parties hereto Obligors and Triumph have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties heretoObligors and Triumph, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Grant Award Agreement

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