definiens: in the phrase means t he degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase does not mean simply . All reference to or shall be references to Unit ed States dollars . All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein . The definitions contained in this Agreemen t are applicable to the singular as well as the plural fo rms of such terms and to the masculine as well as t o the feminine and neuter genders of such term . The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and d rafting of this Agreement and, in the event an ambiguity or questio n of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreemen t shall be construed as jointly drafted by the parties hereto and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise f avoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship o f any provision of this Agreement