definiens: ; ( b ) in the phrase means the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase does notmean simply ; ( c ) and and words of similar import when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement asa whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement ; ( d ) references to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns ; ( e ) definitions are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms ; ( f ) references to an, or refer to an Article or Section of, or an Exhibit to, this Agreement, and referencesto a refer to the corresponding part of the Disclosure Schedule ; ( g ) references to or otherwise to dollar amounts refer to the lawful currency of the United States ; and ( h ) references to a law include any amendment or modification to such law and any rules and regulations issued thereunder, whether such amendment or modification is made, or issuance of such rules and regulations occurs, before or after the date of this Agreement