definiens: shall be construed as incorporating, also, or ( b ) the word or means a calendar day or year unless otherwise specified ; ( c ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other communications con templated under this Agreement ; ( d ) the words and derivative or similar words refer to this Agreement ( including any Exhibits ) ; ( e ) the word shall be construed as the inclusive meaning identified with the phrase ( f ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties or the Executive Sponsors or or the like shall require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise ; ( g ) words of any gender include the other gender ; ( h ) words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number, respectively ; ( i ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or oth er division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then -current amendments thereto or any replacement law, rule or regulation thereof ; and ( j ) neither Party nor its Affiliates shall be deemed to be acting or the other P arty hereunder . This Agreement has been prepared jointly and shall not be strictly construed against either Party . Ambiguities, if any, in this Agreement shall not be construed against any Party, irrespective of which Party may be deemed to have authored t he ambiguous provision