Interpretation and Conventions Sample Clauses
The Interpretation and Conventions clause defines how the terms and language used throughout the contract should be understood and applied. It typically clarifies the meaning of specific words, sets rules for interpreting dates, numbers, or references, and may address how headings, plural forms, or gendered terms are to be treated. By establishing these interpretive guidelines, the clause ensures consistency and reduces ambiguity, helping to prevent misunderstandings or disputes over the contract’s language.
Interpretation and Conventions. A. The term "include," in all of its forms, means "include, without limitation," unless the context clearly states otherwise.
B. The term "person" includes firms, associations, partnerships, trusts, corporations and other legal entities, including public bodies, as well as natural persons.
C. Any headings preceding the text of the articles and sections of this Agreement, and any table of contents or marginal notes appended to copies of this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and do not constitute a part of this Agreement, nor do they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
D. Words in the singular include the plural and vice versa. Words of the masculine, feminine or neuter gender include correlative words of the other genders. Wherever an article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, exhibit, appendix, or attachment is referred to, the reference is to this Agreement, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
E. Where the approval or consent of Licensee is required under this Agreement, it means the approval or consent of the Licensee’s authorized representative. To be binding on the City, all approvals or consents must be in writing and signed by the appropriate City representative.
F. Whenever time for completion or performance is listed as “days”, if the number of days is 30 or more, it means calendar days, and if the number of days is less than 30, it means business days per the City of Chicago calendar.
Interpretation and Conventions. A. The term "include," in all of its forms, means "include, without limitation," unless the context clearly states otherwise.
B. The term "person" includes firms, associations, partnerships, trusts, corporations and other legal entities, including public bodies, as well as natural persons.
C. Any headings preceding the text of the articles and sections of this Agreement, and any table of contents or marginal notes appended to copies of this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and do not constitute a part of this Agreement, nor do they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
D. Words in the singular include the plural and vice versa. Words of the masculine, feminine or neuter gender include correlative words of the other genders. Wherever an article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, exhibit, appendix, or attachment is referred to, the reference is to this Agreement, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
E. Where the approval or consent of the City is required under this Agreement, unless expressly stated otherwise, it means approval or consent of the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s authorized representative as the Commissioner may designate from time to time. Where the approval or consent of Tenant is required under this Agreement, it means the approval or consent of the Tenant’s authorized representative. To be binding on the City, all approvals or consents must be in writing and signed by the appropriate party.