definiens: are not limiting and shall be deemed to be followed by the words ( b ) in the phrase means the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase does not mean simply ( c ) and and words of similar import when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whol e and not to any particular provision of this Agree ment ; ( d)references to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns ; ( e)definitions are applicable to the singular as we ll as the plural forms of such terms ; ( f)unless otherwise indicated, references to an, or refer to an Article or Section of, or an Exhibit to, this Ag reement, and references to a refer to th e corresponding part of the Disclosure Schedule ; ( g)references to or otherwise to dollar amounts refer to the lawful currency of the United States ; and 7 ( h)references to a law include any amendment or mod ification to such law and any rules and regulations issued thereunder, whether such ame ndment or modification is made, or issuance of such rules and regulations occurs, before or after the date of this Agreement