Common use of Interpretive Provision Clause in Contracts

Interpretive Provision. With reference to this Agreement, unless otherwise specified herein:(a) The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” Unless the context requires otherwise, (i) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein, (ii) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns, (iii) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall be construed to refer to such Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision thereof, (iv) any reference to any law shall include all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing or interpreting such law and any reference to any law or regulation shall, unless otherwise specified, refer to such law or regulation as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, and (v) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights.

Interpretive Provision. (a) With reference to this Agreement, unless otherwise specified herein:(aherein: (i) The definitions meanings of defined terms herein shall apply are equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. defined terms. (ii) The words “includeherein,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” Unless the context requires otherwise, (i) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein, (ii) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns, (iii) the words “hereinhereto,” “hereof” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import when used in herein shall refer to this Agreement shall be construed to refer to such Agreement in its entirety as a whole and not to any particular provision thereof, hereof. (iii) The term “including” is by way of example and not limitation. (iv) any reference to any law shall include all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing or interpreting such law and any reference to any law or regulation shall, unless otherwise specified, refer to such law or regulation as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, and The word “or” is not exclusive. 9 To be included if applicable. (v) The term “documents” includes any and all instruments, documents, agreements, certificates, notices, reports, financial statements and other writings, however evidenced, whether in physical or electronic form. (vi) In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including”; the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding”; and the word “through” means “to and including.” (vii) Section headings herein are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. (viii) The words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have as having the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights. (ix) All references to any Person shall be constructed to include such Person’s successors and assigns (subject to any restriction on assignment set forth herein) and, in the case of any governmental authority, any other governmental authority that shall have succeeded to any or all of the functions thereof. (x) Any prohibition on any actions by any Person shall be deemed to prohibit both direct and indirect actions by such Person. (b) Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, (i) references to documents, agreements and other contractual obligations shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments, Refinancings, restatements, renewals, restructurings, extensions, supplements and other modifications thereto, but only to the extent that such amendments, Refinancings, restatements, renewals, restructurings, extensions, supplements and other modifications are permitted thereby or hereby and (ii) references to any law shall include all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing, supplementing or interpreting such Law. (c) Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to times of day shall be references to New York City time (daylight or standard, as applicable).