definiens: sha ll be deemed to be followed by the phrase, ( c ) the word shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word, ( d ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or oth er document herein shall be construed as referring to such agre ement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified ( subjec t to any restrictions on such amendments, supplemen ts or modifications set forth herein ), ( e ) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include the Person ’s successors and assigns, ( f ) the words, and, and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entiret y and not to any particular provision hereof, ( g ) t he word shall mean calendar days, ( h ) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Exhibits or Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles, Sections, Exhibits or Schedul es of this Agreement, and references to this Agreem ent include all Exhibits and Schedules hereto, ( i ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not speci fically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under thi s Agreement, ( j ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties or any committee hereunder or or the like shall require that such agree ment, consent or approval be specific and in writin g, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes or othe rwise ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ), ( k ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division thereof, sha ll be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation th ereof, and ( l ) the term shall be interpreted in the inclu sive sense commonly associated with the term unless the context dictates otherwise because the subjects of the conjunction are mutually exclusive