definiens: shall be constr ued in the imperative having the same meaning as the word ; ( c ) the word or means a calendar day or year unless otherwise specified ; ( d ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifi cally stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approv als and other written communications contemplated u nder this Agreement ; ( e ) the words and derivative or similar words refer to this Ag reement ( including any Exhibits ) ; ( f ) the word shall b e construed as the inclusive meaning identified wit h the phrase ; ( g ) provisions that require that a Party or the Parties or or t he like shall require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreem ent, letter, approved minutes or otherwise ; ( h ) words of any gen der include the other gender ; ( i ) words using the s ingular or plural number also include the plural or singular n umber, respectively ; ( j ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division t hereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement law, rule or regulation thereof ; and ( k ) neither Party or its Affiliates sh all be deemed to be acting the other Party hereund er