Common use of Introductory Provisions Clause in Contracts

Introductory Provisions. Definitions and Interpretation In this Contract, unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires, capitalised expressions shall have the meanings set out in Schedule 1 (Definitions). The interpretation and construction of this Contract is subject to the following provisions: words importing the singular meaning include, where the context so admits, the plural and vice versa; words importing the masculine include the feminine and neuter; reference to a clause is a reference to the whole of that clause unless stated otherwise; references to any statute, enactment, order, regulation or other similar instrument are construed as a reference to the instrument as amended by any subsequent instrument or re-enacted; references to any person include natural persons and partnerships, firms and other incorporated bodies and all other legal persons of whatever kind and however constituted and their successors and permitted assignees or transferees; reference to “expiry or termination” of this Contract includes the making of a Judicial Order; the words “include”, “includes” and “including” are to be construed as if they were immediately followed by the words “without limitation”; and the index and headings are included in this Contract for ease of reference only and do not affect the interpretation or construction of this Contract. The Schedules and its Annexes form part of this Contract.

Introductory Provisions. Definitions and Interpretation In this Contract, unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires, capitalised expressions shall have the meanings set out in Schedule 1 (Definitions). The interpretation and construction of this Contract is subject to the following provisions: words importing the singular meaning include, where the context so admits, the plural and vice versa; words importing the masculine include the feminine and neuter; reference to a clause is a reference to the whole of that clause unless stated otherwise; references to any statute, enactment, order, regulation or other similar instrument are construed as a reference to the instrument as amended by any subsequent instrument or re-enacted; references to any person include natural persons and partnerships, firms and other incorporated bodies and all other legal persons of whatever kind and however constituted and their successors and permitted assignees or transferees; reference to “expiry or termination” of this Contract includes the making of a Judicial Order; the words “include”, “includes” and “including” are to be construed as if they were immediately followed by the words “without limitation”; and the index and headings are included in this Contract for ease of reference only and do not affect the interpretation or construction of this Contract. The Schedules and its their Annexes form part of this Contract.