definiens: shall be constr ued in the imperative having the same meaning as the word ; ( c ) the word or means a calendar day or year ; ( d ) the word requires notice in writ ing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other written communication s contemplated under this Agreement ; ( e ) the words and derivative or similar words refer to this Agreement ( including any Exhibits ) ; ( f ) the word ( except where preceded by the word ) s hall be construed as the inclusive meaning identifi ed with the phrase ; ( g ) provisions that require that a Party or the Parties ( but, for clarity, not the JD C ) or or the like shall require th at such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter or otherwise ; ( h ) words of any gender include the other gender ; ( i ) words using the singular or plural number also include th e - 16 - plural or singular number, respectively ; and ( j ) re ferences to any specific law, rule or regulation, o r article, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to inclu de the then - current amendments thereto or any repla cement law, rule or regulation thereof