definiens: will be construed to h ave the same meaning and effect as the word ( c ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein will be constru ed as referring to such agreement, 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 ), ( d ) any reference herein to any Person will be construed to include t he Person ’s successors and assigns, ( e ) the word will mean notice in writing ( whether or no t specifically stated ) and will include notices, consents, approvals and other written communication s contemplated under this Agreement, ( f ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties o r any committee hereunder or or the like will require that such agreem ent, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minu tes or otherwise ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ), ( g ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or oth er division thereof, will be deemed to include the the n - current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof and ( h ) the term will be interpreted in the inclusiv e sense commonly associated with the term, ( i ) words of any gender include each other gender, ( j ) words such as, and refer to this Agreement as a whole and not merely to the particular provision in which suc h words appear, ( k ) words using the singular will include the plural, and vice versa, ( l ) the words and will be deemed to be followed by the phrase,, or words of simi lar import and ( m ) unless is specified, will mean 12.18