Common use of Interpretations and Definitions Clause in Contracts

Interpretations and Definitions. 1 Interpretation provisions 1.1 The headings in this Agreement shall not affect its construction or interpretation. 1.2 In this Agreement: (a) references to clauses are to clauses of this Agreement; (b) a reference to a person includes any person, individual, firm, company, body corporate, other organisation, government, state or agency of a state, local or municipal authority, government or regulatory body or any undertaking, joint venture, association or partnership, in all cases whether or not having separate legal personality and irrespective of the jurisdiction or law under which it was incorporated or exists; (c) references to one gender include all genders;