Common use of General Rules Clause in Contracts

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in Section 2 of this Article of this Agreement II shall apply to the entire Agreement all Articles and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into Appendices contained in this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement Article II is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment Appendix or provision may appear in that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation conflict between a definition set forth in this Agreement Article II and any definition in a specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. 1.3 Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article II or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“Act”) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the TariffTariff or State Price List in states where detariffing regulation has been implemented. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 4.1. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement Section shall apply to the entire Agreement all Articles and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into Appendices contained in this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement Article II is capitalized when used. 1.2 4.2. Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment Appendix or provision may appear in that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation conflict between a definition set forth in this Agreement Article II and any definition in a specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. 1.3 4.3. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article II or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“Act”) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 4.4. Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the TariffTariff or State Price List in states where de-tariffing regulation has been implemented. 1.5 4.5. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 4.6. The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in Section 2 of this Article of this Agreement II shall apply to the entire Agreement all Articles and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into Appendices contained in this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement Article II is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment Appendix or provision may appear in that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation conflict between a definition set forth in this Agreement Article II and any definition in a specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. 1.3 Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article II or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“Act”) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the TariffTariff or State Price List in states where detariffing regulation has been implemented; provided however, to the extent that any term used in this Agreement and an applicable Tariff conflict, the Parties agree that the provision contained in this Agreement shall prevail. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in Section 2 of this Article of this Agreement II shall apply to the entire Agreement all Articles and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into Appendices contained in this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement Article II is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment Article or provision may appear in that Article, attachment Article or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation conflict between a definition set forth in this Agreement Article II and any definition in a specific Article, attachment Article or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment Article or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment Article or provision. 1.3 Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article II or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“Act”) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the TariffTariff or State Price List in states where detariffing regulation has been implemented. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably y throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 4.1. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in Section 5 of this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement all Articles and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into Appendices contained in this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement Article is capitalized when used. 1.2 4.2. Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment Appendix or provision may appear in that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation conflict between a definition set forth in this Agreement Article and any definition in a specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. 1.3 4.3. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article II or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“Act”) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 4.4. Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the TariffTariff or State Price List in states where de-tariffing regulation has been implemented. 1.5 4.5. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 4.6. The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. ‌ 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in Section 2 of this Article of this Agreement II shall apply to the entire Agreement all Articles and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into Appendices contained in this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement Article II is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment Appendix or provision may appear in that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation conflict between a definition set forth in this Agreement Article II and any definition in a specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. 1.3 Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article II or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ("Act") and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the TariffTariff or State Price List in states where detariffing regulation has been implemented. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “"shall” " and “"will” " are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in Section 2 of this Article of this Agreement II shall apply to the entire Agreement all Articles and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into Appendices contained in this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement Article II is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment Appendix or provision may appear in that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation conflict between a definition set forth in this Agreement Article II and any definition in a specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. 1.3 Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article II or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“Act”) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff or Price List shall have the meanings stated in the TariffTariff or State Price List in states where detariffing regulation has been implemented. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” shall and “will” will are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 4.1. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in Section 5 of this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement all Articles and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into Appendices contained in this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement Article II is capitalized when used. 1.2 4.2. Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment Appendix or provision may appear in that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation conflict between a definition set forth in this Agreement Article II and any definition in a specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment Appendix or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment Appendix or provision. 1.3 4.3. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article II or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“Act”) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 4.4. Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the TariffTariff or State Price List in states where de-tariffing regulation has been implemented. 1.5 4.5. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement Article II which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 4.6. The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

General Rules. 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a term which is defined in more than one place within this Agreement, including any attachments, a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement Agreement, including any attachments, but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably 7KH ZRUGV ³VKDOO´ DQG ³ZLOO´ DUH XVHG LQWHUFKDQJHDEO\ throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.