definiens: shall be construed as incorporating, also, or ( ii ) the word or shall mean a calendar day or year unless otherwise specified ; ( iii ) theword shall mean notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement ; ( iv ) the words and derivative or similar words refer to this Agreement ( including any Exhibits ; ( v ) provisions that require thata Party, the Parties or the JDC or or the like shall require that such agreement, consentor approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise ; ( vi ) wordsof any gender include the other gender ; ( vii ) words using the singular or plural number also include the plural orsingular number, respectively ; ( viii ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or otherdivision thereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement law, rule orregulation thereof ; and ( ix ) neither Party or its Affiliates shall be deemed to be acting the other Partyhereunder