definiens: shall be construed as incorporating, also, or ( ii ) the word or means a calendar day or year unless otherwise specified ; ( iii ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement ; ( iv ) the words and derivative or similar words refer to this Agreement ( including any Exhibits ) ; ( v ) the word shall be construed as the inclusive meaning identified with the phrase ( vi ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties or a committee hereunder or or the like shall require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise ; ( vii ) words of any gender include the other gender ; ( viii ) words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number, respectively ; and ( ix ) references to any specific Law or article, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement thereof