Defini Tions and Interpretation Sample Clauses

The "Definitions and Interpretation" clause establishes the specific meanings of key terms and sets out rules for how the contract should be read and understood. It typically lists important words or phrases used throughout the agreement and clarifies their intended definitions, ensuring that all parties interpret them consistently. Additionally, this clause may outline general principles for interpreting the contract, such as how headings are treated or how singular and plural words are to be understood. Its core function is to prevent ambiguity and misunderstandings by providing a clear reference for terminology and interpretive guidelines.
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  • Definitions and Interpretation 1.1 In this Agreement:

  • Definitions and Interpretations The terms "specifically approved at least annually," "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities," "assignment," "affiliated person," and "interested person," when used in this Agreement, shall have the respective meanings specified, and shall be construed in a manner consistent with, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from a term or provision of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (collectively, the "Federal Securities Acts") shall be resolved by reference to such term or provision of the Federal Securities Acts and to interpretations thereof, if any, by United States federal courts or, in the absence of any controlling decisions of any such court, by rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Where the effect of a requirement of the Federal Securities Acts reflected in any provision of this Agreement is revised by rule or regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such provisions shall be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule or regulation.

  • Captions and Interpretation The captions used in this Agreement are for convenience only. They do not affect the meaning of the paragraphs in this Agreement.

  • Definition and Interpretation 1.1. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings:-

  • Captions and Interpretations Paragraph headings in this Agreement are used solely for convenience, and shall be wholly disregarded in the construction of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted for or against a party because that party or its legal representative drafted such provision, and this Agreement shall be construed as if jointly prepared by the Parties.