definiens: or shall be cOn!rtrued as incorporating, also, or ( ii ) the word or means a calendar day or year unless otherwise specified ; ( iii ) the word shall mean notice in writing ( wht".ther or not ~pecifically stated ) and shall include notices, conscntsJ approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement ; ( iv ) the words and derivative or similQf words refer to -this Agreement ( including any Exhibits ) ; ( v ) the word shall bt= wllstrued as the inclusive meaning identified with the phrase ( vi ) provisions that require that a Party, ( he Parties or a committee hereunder 01 or the like shall reqUire that such agreement, COMent or approval be specific and in writing . whether by written agreement, . letter, approved minutes or otherwise ; ( vii ) words of any gender include the other gender ; ( viii ) words using the singular or plural number also include the plural . or ' singular Hwnber, respectiv(;ly ; and ( ix ) references to any specific law, rule or reguiation, or aniele, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement law, ru'e or regulation thereof