Section 2 Interpretation

Section 2 Interpretation. (a) In this First Supplemental Indenture, unless a clear contrary intention appears: (i) the singular number includes the plural number and vice versa; (ii) reference to any gender includes the other gender; (iii) the words "herein," "hereof" and "hereunder" and other words of similar import refer to this First Supplemental Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Section or other subdivision; (iv) reference to any Person includes such Person's successors... and assigns but, if applicable, only if such successors and assigns are permitted by this First Supplemental Indenture or the Indenture, and reference to a Person in a particular capacity excludes such Person in any other capacity or individually provided that nothing in this clause (iv) is intended to authorize any assignment not otherwise permitted by this First Supplemental Indenture or the Indenture; (v) reference to any agreement, document or instrument means such agreement, document or instrument as amended, supplemented or modified and in effect from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and, if applicable, the terms hereof, as well as any substitution or replacement therefor and reference to any note includes modifications thereof and any note issued in extension or renewal thereof or in substitution or replacement therefor; (vi) reference to any Section means such Section of this First Supplemental Indenture; and (vii) the word "including" (and with correlative meaning "include") means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding such term. (b) No provision in this First Supplemental Indenture shall be interpreted or construed against any Person because that Person or its legal representative drafted such provision. View More