definiens: or ( b ) the word or means a calendar day or year unless otherwis e specified ; ( c ) the Confidential 13 CONFIDENTIAL word shall mean notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include noti ces, consents, approvals and other written communication s contemplated under this Agreement ; ( d ) the words and derivative or simi lar words refer to this Agreement as a whole and no t merely to the particular provision in which such words app ear ; ( e ) the words and have intercha ngeable meanings for purposes of this Agreement ; ( f ) the wo rd shall have the inclusive meaning commonly associated with ; ( g ) provisions that requi re that a Party, the Parties or a committee hereund er or or the like shall require th at such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, appr oved minutes or otherwise ; ( h ) words of any gender include the other gender ; ( i ) words using the singular or p lural number also include the plural or singular nu mber, respectively ; ( j ) references to any specific law, r ule or regulation, or article, section or other div ision thereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendme nts thereto or any replacement law, rule or regulat ion thereof ; ( k ) neither Party or its Affiliates shall be deemed to be acting the oth er Party