Common use of Use of Language Clause in Contracts

Use of Language. ‌ 1. a word or expression that indicates one or more particular genders shall be taken to indicate every other gender unless the contrary is expressly intended to give effect to the expression in context, 2. a reference to a word or expression in the singular form includes a reference to the word or expression in the plural form unless the contrary is expressly intended to give effect to the expression in context, 3. a reference to a word or expression in the plural form includes a reference to the word or expression in the singular form unless the contrary is expressly intended to give effect to the expression in context, 4. a reference to an Act (including "the Act") includes any regulations made pursuant to that Act and any amendments to that Act or regulations for the time being in force and also to any Act or regulations enacted or made in substitution, and 5. a reference to "power" does not encompass any mandatory obligation under any Act.