definiens: shall be construed as incorporating, also, or ( ii ) the word or means a calendar day or year unless otherwisespecified ; ( iii ) the word shall mean notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall includenotices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement ; ( iv ) the words and derivative or similar words refer to this Agreement ( including any Exhibits ) ; ( v ) the word shall be construed as the inclusive meaning identified with the phrase ( vi ) provisions that require that aParty, the Parties or a committee hereunder or or the like shall require that suchagreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes orotherwise ; ( vii ) words of any gender include the other gender ; ( viii ) words using the singular or plural number alsoinclude the plural or singular number, respectively ; ( ix ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacementlaw, rule or regulation thereof ; and ( x ) neither Party or its Affiliates shall be deemed to be acting theother Party hereunder