Interpretation Contract Clauses (8,514)

Interpretation. Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, (a) references to the plural include the singular, the singular the plural, the part the whole, (b) references to any gender include all genders, (c) "including" has the inclusive meaning frequently identified with the phrase "but not limited to" and (d) references to "hereunder" or "herein" relate to this Agreement.

Interpretation. For purposes of this Agreement: (a) headings used in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Agreement; (b) any references in this Agreement to a Section refer to a Section of this Agreement, unless specified otherwise; (c) the words "include," "includes" and "including" as used in this Agreement shall not be construed so as to exclude any other thing not referred to or described; (d) the word "or" is not exclusive; 6 (e)... unless the context otherwise requires, (i) references in this Agreement to an agreement, instrument or other document mean such agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and (ii) references in this Agreement to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time and include any successor legislation thereto and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and (j) this Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. View More

Interpretation. All Parties hereto have reviewed this Agreement with an attorney of their own choosing and have relied only on their own attorney's guidance and advice. No construction determinations shall be made against either Party hereto as drafter.

Interpretation. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this Agreement must be submitted by you or the Company to the Committee for review. The resolution of such dispute by the Committee will be final and binding on you and the Company.

Interpretation. In this Agreement: (a) words importing the singular number include the plural number and vice versa; words importing the masculine gender include the feminine gender; (b) "written" and "in writing" include all modes of representing or reproducing words in visible form, including in the form of an Electronic Record; (c) "shall" shall be construed as imperative and "may" shall be construed as permissive; (d) references to provisions of any law or regulation shall be construed as references to... those provisions as amended, modified, re-enacted or replaced; (e) any phrase introduced by the terms "including", "include", "in particular" or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms; (f) the term "and/or" is used herein to mean both "and" as well as "or. " The use of "and/or" in certain contexts in no respects qualifies or modifies the use of the terms "and" or "or" in others. The term "or" shall not be interpreted to be exclusive and the term "and" shall not be interpreted to require the conjunctive (in each case, unless the context otherwise requires); (g) headings are inserted for reference only and shall be ignored in construing this Agreement; (h) any requirements as to delivery under this Agreement include delivery in the form of an electronic record (as defined in the Electronic Transactions Law (2003)); (i) any requirements as to execution or signature under this Agreement including the execution of this Agreement itself can be satisfied in the form of an electronic signature (as defined in the Electronic Transactions Law (2003 Revision)); (j) sections 8 and 19(3) of the Electronic Transactions Law (2003 Revision) shall not apply. View More

Interpretation. The Restricted Stock are being issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and are to be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will interpret and construe this Agreement and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Board (or an authorized committee thereof) will be final and binding on the Company and Grantee. 02019 Restricted Stock Grant Agreement 10. Notices. All notices or other communications... which are required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and sufficient if (i) personally delivered or sent by telecopy, (ii) sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier or (iii) sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: (a) if to the Grantee, to the address (or telecopy number) set forth on the Notice of Grant; and (b) if to the Company, to its principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to the Grantee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary; or to such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any such communication will be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered, if personally delivered, or when telecopied, if telecopied, (ii) on the first Business Day (as hereinafter defined) after dispatch, if sent by nationally-recognized overnight courier and (iii) on the fifth Business Day following the date on which the piece of mail containing such communication is posted, if sent by mail. As used herein, "Business Day" means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the city to which the notice or communication is to be sent are not required to be open. View More

Interpretation. (a) The Plan is intended to comply with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act and the Committee shall interpret and administer the provisions of the Plan or any Agreement in a manner consistent therewith. Any provisions inconsistent with such Rule shall be inoperative and shall not affect the validity of the Plan. (b) To the extent that any legal requirement of Section 16 of the Exchange Act as set forth in the Plan ceases to be required under Section 16 of the Exchange Act, that Plan... provision shall cease to apply. View More

Interpretation. Whenever used, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. The section headings are for convenience only and are not to be used to interpret or define the terms of this Note.

Interpretation. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that (i) the rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are resolved against the drafting party, and (ii) the terms and provisions of this Agreement, shall be construed fairly as to all parties hereto and not in favor of or against a party, regardless of which party was generally responsible for the preparation of this Agreement.

Interpretation. This Option is granted pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and shall in all respects be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Administrator shall interpret and construe this Option and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Administrator shall be final and binding on the Company and the Optionee. As used in this Agreement, the term "Administrator" shall refer to the committee of the Board of Directors of the Company appointed to... administer the Plan, and if no such committee has been appointed, the term Administrator shall mean the Board of Directors. View More