definiens: shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase, ( c ) the word shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as th e word, ( d ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shal l be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemente d or otherwise modified ( subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set f orth herein or therein ), ( e ) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include the Person ’s success ors and permitted assigns, ( f ) the words, and, and words of similar import, shal l be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entiret y and not to any particular provision hereof, ( g ) a ll references herein to Sections, Exhibits or Schedules shall be construed to refer to Sections, Exhibits or Schedul es of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Exhibits and Schedules hereto, ( h ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specificall y stated ) and shall include notices, consents, appr ovals and other written communications contemplated under this Agre ement, ( i ) provisions that require that a Party, th e Parties or any committee hereunder 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 othe rwise ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ), ( j ) refere nces to any specific law, rule or regulation, or ar ticle, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then- current amendments thereto or any replace ment or successor law, rule or regulation thereof, and ( k ) the term shall be interpreted in the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term 2