Rules of Construction Clause Samples

Rules of Construction. Unless the context or use indicates another or different meaning or intent, the following rules shall apply to the construction of this Agreement: (a) Words importing the singular number shall include the plural number and vice versa. (b) The captions and headings herein are solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement, nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect. (c) The words "hereof," "herein," "hereto," and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole. (d) All references herein to a particular time of day shall be to New York City time.

Rules of Construction. The Parties to this Agreement waive the application of any Law or rule of construction providing that ambiguities in any agreement or other document shall be construed against the party drafting such agreement or other document.

Rules of Construction. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Settlement Agreement.

Rules of Construction. Unless the context otherwise requires: (i) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (ii) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time; (iii) “or” is not exclusive;

Rules of Construction. Unless the context otherwise requires: (1) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (2) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP;

Rules of Construction. (a) The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. (b) Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. (c) The words “include”, “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”. (d) The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall”. (e) Unless the context requires otherwise (i) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein), (ii) any reference herein to any person shall be construed to include such person’s successors and assigns (subject to any restrictions on such assignments set forth herein), (iii) the words “herein”, “hereof” and “hereunder”, and words of similar import shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (iv) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Schedules and Exhibits shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Schedules and Exhibits to, this Agreement, (v) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, and (vi) any reference to any law, rule or regulation shall be construed to mean that law, rule or regulation as amended and in effect from time to time. (f) Each covenant in this Agreement shall be given independent effect, and the fact that any act or omission may be permitted by one covenant and prohibited or restricted by any other covenant (whether or not dealing with the same or similar events) shall not be construed as creating any ambiguity, conflict or other basis to consider any matter other than the express terms hereof in determining the meaning or construction of such covenants and the enforcement thereof in accordance with their respective terms. (g) This Agreement is being entered into by and between competent and sophisticated parties who are experienced in business matters and represented by legal counsel and other advisors, and has been reviewed by the parties and their legal counsel and other advisors. Therefore, any ambiguous language in this...

Rules of Construction. Unless the context otherwise requires: (1) a term has the meaning assigned to it; (2) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP; (3) “or” is not exclusive; (4) words in the singular include the plural, and in the plural include the singular;

Rules of Construction. 7 ARTICLE II

Rules of Construction. Unless the context otherwise requires: