Common use of Word Meanings; Gender Clause in Contracts

Word Meanings; Gender. The words such as “herein,” “hereinafter,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not merely to a subdivision in which such words appear, unless the context otherwise requires. The singular shall include the plural and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter, and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Any capitalized term used in any Exhibit but not otherwise defined therein shall have the meaning assigned to such term in this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if.” Any agreement, instrument or applicable law defined or referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or applicable law as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, in each case, in accordance with its terms and this Agreement and unless otherwise specifically indicated. Any references herein to Sections 856 through 860 or Section 4981 of the Code shall, in each case, mean such provisions as may be amended from time to time, or corresponding provisions of succeeding law.