Interpretation Contract Clauses (8,514)

Interpretation. This Agreement will be construed under and be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA OR THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HENRICO WILL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE PLAN OR THIS AGREEMENT.

Interpretation. The execution and delivery of this Amendment and performance of the Note Documents shall not, except as expressly provided herein, constitute a waiver of any provision of, or operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of the Holders under, the Note Documents.

Interpretation. Section titles and headings to sections herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

Interpretation. In this Guaranty, unless Lender and Guarantors otherwise agree in writing, the singular includes the plural and the plural the singular; references to statutes are to be construed as including all statutory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing the statute referred to; the word "or" shall be deemed to include "and/or", the words "including", "includes" and "include" shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation"; and references to sections or exhibits are to those of... this Guaranty unless otherwise indicated. Section headings in this Guaranty are included for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Guaranty for any other purpose. 3 18. Indemnity. Guarantors agree to jointly and severally indemnify Lender, its directors, officers and employees and each legal entity, if any, who controls Lender, as applicable (the "Indemnified Parties"), and to hold each Indemnified Party harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses (including all fees and charges of internal or external counsel with whom any Indemnified Party may consult and all expenses of litigation or preparation therefor) which any Indemnified Party may incur or which may be asserted against any Indemnified Party as a result of the execution of or performance under this Guaranty; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnity agreement shall not apply to claims, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses attributable to an Indemnified Party's gross negligence or willful misconduct. The indemnity agreement contained in this Section 18 shall survive the termination of this Guaranty. Guarantors may participate at their expense in the defense of any such claim. View More

Interpretation. The Parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Amended Agreement. Consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Amended Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Amended Agreement.

Interpretation. Paragraph and section headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only, and shall not effect the construction of this Agreement. Neither this Agreement or any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall be construed or resolved against Holder or Company, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by all parties and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the... purposes and intentions of all parties hereto. View More

Interpretation. You acknowledge that the Committee has the authority to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and this Agreement if and when any questions of meaning arises under the Plan or this Agreement, and any such construction or interpretation shall be binding on you, your heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives and any other persons having or claiming to have an interest in the Shares.

Interpretation. The captions of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and in no way define, limit or affect the scope or substance of any section of this Agreement. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises under any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties thereto, and no presumption or burden of proof... shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authoring any of the provisions of this Agreement. The parties intend for this Agreement to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and all provisions of this Agreement will be interpreted and applied accordingly. View More

Interpretation. For purposes of this Agreement, any statement as to any person acting on behalf of the Company or the Guarantors or their respective Affiliates shall be deemed to not include the Initial Purchasers or any person acting on their behalf.

Interpretation. Following the required registration of any equity security of the Company pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act: (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) Unless otherwise expressly stated in the relevant... Agreement, each Option, Stock Appreciation Right and Performance Award granted under the Plan is intended to be Performance-Based Compensation. The Committee shall not be entitled to exercise any discretion otherwise authorized hereunder with respect to such Options or Awards if the ability to exercise such discretion or the exercise of such discretion itself would cause the compensation attributable to such Options or Awards to fail to qualify as Performance-Based Compensation. View More