definiens: whether or not such additional words are written ; ( b ) the word shall have its inclusive meaning of except when paired as ; ( c ) the word or or means a calendar day or quarter or ca lendar year unless otherwise specified ; ( d ) the word s hall require notice in writing ( whether or not spec ifically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other communications contemplated under this Agreem ent ; ( e ) the words and derivative or similar words refer to this Agreement ( including the Exhibits hereto ) ; ( f ) provisions tha t require that a Party, the Parties or a committee hereunder or or the like shall r equire that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter or otherwise ; ( g ) words of any gender include the oth er gender ; ( h ) words using the singular or 7 [ * * * ] Certain information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities a nd Exchange Commission . Confidential treatment has bee n requested with respect to the omitted portions