definiens: a : : ; used herein means mcluding, without limiting the generality of any dcsc.ription preceding such torm . Unless the context requires otherwise, ( a ) any defin, tion of or reference to any agreement, mstnmlCnt or other documcl : t rcfe to such agreement, i!::;!rtlncni or oi!~cr document as from ti : m. : to t ~ n:0 amended, supplemm : ted or ctheN - vise modified ( subject to any restrictions on such amer.dments, supplements or modifications sct forth herein or therein ), ( b ) any reference to any laws : refer to such laws as from time to time enacted, repeale.d or amended . ( 0 ) the word~, hereucdcr ", and words of similar import, reler to this Agreement in : t & entirety and not to ar : y particular provis : on hereof . ar : d ( d ) all references herein to Sections and Exhib : ts > ~11l1ess otherwise specifically provided, refer to the Sections and Exhibits of this Agreement 16.10 Governing Law . This Agreement has been entt . 'Ted into and shall he construed .a : ld en foxed in accordance Wlt ; " the laws of the State of New Yor~, without r·.:;ference to the c!1o : cc of law princip1cs thcrC\'1f 16,11 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an o;jgir : al hut ail of which together shaH cons'j : utc onc and the same instl1l;T1cnt