Common use of Principles of Interpretation and Definitions Clause in Contracts

Principles of Interpretation and Definitions. In this contract, unless the context 284 requires otherwise: (1) The singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. The 285 pronouns “it” and “its” include the masculine and feminine. References to statutes or 286 regulations include all statutory or regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, or 287 replacing the statute or regulation. References to contracts and agreements shall be 288 deemed to include all amendments to them. The words “include,” “including,” etc. mean 289 include, including, etc. without limitation. (2) References to a “Section” or “section” shall 290 mean a section of this contract. (3) “Contract” and “Agreement,” whether or not 291 capitalized, refer to this instrument. (4) Titles of sections, paragraphs, and articles are 292 for convenience only, and shall not be construed to affect the meaning of this contract.

Principles of Interpretation and Definitions. In this contract, unless the context 284 261 requires otherwise: (1) The singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. The 285 262 pronouns “it” and “its” include the masculine and feminine. References to statutes or 286 263 regulations include all statutory or regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, or 287 264 replacing the statute or regulation. References to contracts and agreements shall be 288 265 deemed to include all amendments to them. The words “include,” “including,” etc. mean 289 266 include, including, etc. without limitation. (2) References to a “Section” or “section” shall 290 267 mean a section of this contract. (3) “Contract” and “Agreement,” whether or not 291 268 capitalized, refer to this instrument. (4) Titles of sections, paragraphs, and articles are 292 269 for convenience only, and shall not be construed to affect the meaning of this contract.