definiens: or ( b ) the word or means a calendar day or year unless otherwise speci fied ; ( c ) the word shall mean notice in wr iting, including by email, ( whether or not specifically st ated ) and shall include notices, consents, approval s and other written communications contemplated under this Agre ement ; ( d ) the words a nd derivative or similar words refer to this Agreement as a whole and not merely to the particular provis ion in which such words appear ; ( e ) the words and have interchangeable meanings for purposes of thi s Agreement ; ( f ) the word shall have the inclusi ve meaning commonly associated with ; ( g ) p rovisions that require that a Party, the Parties or a committ ee hereunder or or the like shall require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreem ent, letter, approved minutes or otherwise, including by email ; ( h ) words of any gender include the other gender ; ( i ) words using the singular or plural number also include th e plural or singular number, respectively ; ( j ) refe rences to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, secti on or other division thereof, shall be deemed to in clude the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement law, rule or regulation thereof ; ( k ) neither Party or it s Affiliates shall be deemed to be acting t he other Party