Common use of Plain Meaning Clause in Contracts

Plain Meaning. Unless defined otherwise, the words used in this Lease will be construed according to their plain meaning in the English language. The language used in this Lease will not be interpreted strictly for or against either party. The word will is used as a command. The word including is used in a nonexclusive sense. The word law includes federal, state, and local constitutions, statutes, orders, writs, injunction, decrees, ordinances, requirements, laws, rules and regulations. The word termination is used in an all inclusive sense, that is, it includes the concepts of the expiration of this Lease by lapse of time, rescission, and ending by reason of default. The word transfer is used in an all inclusive sense, that is, it includes each and every manner of disposing of any interest in or rights, privileges, or obligations under any part of this Lease, including any sale, gift, or assignment. The word notice means notices, request demands, and other communications and includes all payments to be made and all materials to be submitted for review or approval and all approvals or disapprovals. The term rent means Minimum Rent, Percentage Rent and all other sums required to be paid by Tenant pursuant to the terms of this Lease. The term representative means officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, and authorized contractors of a party when acting in such capacity.