definiens: ; ( b ) in the phrase means th e degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase does not mean simply ; ( c ) and an d words of similar import when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and no t to any particular provision of this Agreement ; ( d ) references to a Person are also to its permitte d successors and assigns ; ( e ) definitions are applicable to the singular as w ell 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 references to a refer to the corresponding part of the Disclosure Schedule ; -23- ( g ) references to or otherwise to dollar amount s refer to the lawful currency of the United States ; and ( h ) references to a law include any amendment or mo dification to such law and any rules and regulations issued thereunder, whether such amendme nt or modification is made, or issuance of such rul es and regulations occurs, before or after the date of thi s Agreement