definiens: in the phrase means the degree to w hich a subject or other thing extends, and such phr ase does not mean simply ; ( v ) definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well a s the plural forms of such terms ; ( vi ) references to a Law, cont ract or agreement mean such Law, contract or agreem ent as amended or otherwise modified from time to time ; ( v ii ) references to a person are also to its successo rs and permitted assigns ; ( viii ) references to an,, or refer to an A rticle or Section of, or an Exhibit or Schedule to, this Agreement ; ( ix ) references to or otherwise to dollar amount s refer to the lawful currency of the United States ; ( x ) reference s to a Law include any rules, regulations and deleg ated legislation issued thereunder ; ( xi ) references to or shall be construed broadly and include any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, association, joint - sto ck company, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental Entity and ( xii ) references to takes into account acts or omissions that Seller or any Selling Subsidiary may take in light of the CO VID-19 pandemic . The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the Parties hereto to express their mutual intent, and no rule of stri ct construction shall be applied against either Par ty