Common use of 1Interpretation Clause in Contracts

1Interpretation. (a) Capitalized terms listed in this PPA shall have the meanings set forth in Exhibit A-Definitions or as otherwise defined in this PPA, whether in the singular or the plural or in the present or past tense. Words not otherwise defined in this PPA shall, as applicable (i) have meanings as commonly used in the English language, (ii) be given their generally accepted meaning consistent with Prudent Industry Practices, and (iii) be given their well-known and generally accepted technical or trade meanings. (b) The following rules of interpretation shall apply: (1) The masculine shall include the feminine and neuter and vice versa; (2) references to “Articles,” “Sections,” or “Exhibits” shall be to articles, sections, or exhibits of this PPA except as the context may otherwise require; (3) all Exhibits are incorporated into this PPA; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict with the terms of this PPA, the PPA shall control; and (4) use of the words “include” or “including” or similar words shall be interpreted as “include without limitation” or “including, without limitation;” and (5) use of the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and “hereby” shall be interpreted as a reference to this PPA as a whole and not to any particular Exhibit, Article or Section.

1Interpretation. (a) Capitalized terms listed in this PPA shall have the meanings set forth in Exhibit A-Definitions or as otherwise defined in this PPA, whether in the singular or the plural or in the present or past tense. Words not otherwise defined in this PPA shall, as applicable (i) have meanings as commonly used in the English language, (ii) be given their generally accepted meaning consistent with Prudent Industry Practices, and (iii) be given their well-known and generally accepted technical or trade meanings. (b) The following rules of interpretation shall apply: : (1) The masculine shall include the feminine and neuter and vice versa; (2) references to “Articles,” “Sections,” or “Exhibits” shall be to articles, sections, or exhibits of this PPA except as the context may otherwise require; (3) all Exhibits are incorporated into this PPA; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict with the terms of this PPA, the PPA shall control; and (4) use of the words “include” or “including” or similar words shall be interpreted as “include without limitation” or “including, without limitation;” and (5) use of the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and “hereby” shall be interpreted as a reference to this PPA as a whole and not to any particular Exhibit, Article or Section.