Common use of Definitions as follows Clause in Contracts

Definitions as follows. All references to spouse within the leave provisions of this agreement include heterosexual, common law and same sex partners married and common-law partners regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. References to family include spouse, children, children’s spouses, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, stepchild in-law, siblings, in-law siblings, parents, step-parents, parents-in law, grandparents, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and any other person living in the same household who is dependent on the employee. For the purpose of Article