definiens: shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word ; ( d ) any definition of orreference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified ( subject to anyrestrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein ) ; ( e ) any reference herein to anyPerson shall be construed to include the Person ’s successors and assigns ; ( f ) the words, and, and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in each of their entirety, as thecontext requires, and not to any particular provision hereof ; ( g ) all references herein to Sections or Schedules shall beconstrued to refer to Sections or Schedules of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include allSchedules hereto ; ( h ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall includenotices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement ; ( i ) provisions thatrequire that a Party, the Parties or any committee hereunder or or the like shall requirethat such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approvedminutes or otherwise ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ) ; ( j ) references to any specific law, rule orregulation, or article, Section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendmentsthereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof ; and ( k ) the term shall be interpreted in theinclusive sense commonly associated with the term 17.10