definiens: shall be construed as incorpor ating, also, or ( ii ) the word shall have its inclusive meaning of ( iii ) the word shall require notice in writing ( whet her or not specifically stated ) and shall include n otices, consents, approvals and other written communications contempl ated under this Agreement ; ( iv ) the words and derivative or s imilar words refer to this Agreement ( including any Exhibits ) ; ( v ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parti es or any Committee hereunder or or the like shall require that such agreement, cons ent or approval be specific and in writing ; ( vi ) wo rds of any gender include the other gender ; ( vii ) words using the singular or plural number also include the plur al or singular number, respectively ; ( viii ) references to any spec ific law, or article, section or other division the reof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments there to or any replacement thereof ; and ( ix ) neither Par ty shall be deemed to be acting or the other Party