definiens: will be deemed to be followed by the phrase ( c ) the word will be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word ( d ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument, or other document herein will be construed as referring to such agree ment, instrument, or other document as from time to time amended, supple mented, or otherwise modified ( subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or mod ifications set forth herein ), ( e ) an y reference herein to any Person will be construed to include the Pers on ’s successors and assigns, ( f ) the words and and words of similar impo rt, will each be construed to refer to this Agreeme nt in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, ( g ) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Schedules, or Exhibits will be construed to refer t o Articles, Sections, Schedules, or Exhibits of thi s Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Schedules hereto, ( h ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stat ed ) and will include notices, consents, approvals a nd other written communications contemplated under thi s Agreement, ( i ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties or any committee hereunder or the like will require that such agreement, consent, or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, appr oved minutes, or otherwise ( but excluding e - mail and ins tant me ssaging ), and may be withheld in a Party ’s sole discretion, unless otherwise specified herein, ( j ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or section or other division thereof, will be deemed t o include the then - current amendments thereto or an y replacement or successor law, rule or regulation th ereof, and ( k ) the term will be interpreted in the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term 16.18 Language ; Translations