英文合同的通用条款定义与解释条款DefinitionandInterpretation.doc

英文合同的通用条款定义与解释条款DefinitionandInterpretation
英文合同通用条款（定义与解释条款Definition and Interpretation）

1. Definition. In this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

“TERM 1” means …

refers to …

shall have the (same) meaning defined in …

shall be construed as …

includes…

In relation to means …

For the purpose of “TERM 2” refers to …

In connection with shall have the (same) meaning defined in …

In respect of shall be construed as …

“TERM 3” means …

+ *** which,

refers to

1) ………………………………………………………………;

2) ………………………………………………………………;

…

2. Interpretation. Unless the context otherwise requires:

a. words singular and plural in number shall be deemed to include the other;

b. all references to include a reference to any measures amending, supplementing or repealing any relevant from time to time;

c. the terms “XYZ” shall be being at all times construed as unless the content specially indicates otherwise, whether or not the words “XYZ” are expressly stated in any particular instance in this Agreement;

….

3. XXX Meaning. Words not otherwise defined herein that have well known and generally accepted adj. meanings are used herein in accordance with such recognized meanings. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties, all units of measurement shall be stated in the system.

4. Headings; Sections References. Section headings are for convenience of reference only, do not form part of this Agreement, and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect any of the provisions hereof.

5. Precedence. In case of express conflict between provisions of the of this Agreement, the order of precedence in construction and interpretation of such provisions shall be as follows:

a. ; and

b. .

Subject to the foregoing, if any requirements specified in any 1 conflict with those of any other 2 , or if any requirement specified in any 1 conflict with any other requirements in such 2 , the requirements shall prevail. Notwithstanding the above, the provisions of this Agreement, including all Schedules, shall be wherever possible construed as complementary rather than conflicting.

例：

1. Definition. In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

1. 定义。本协议中，除依上下文明显另有所指外，下列各术语含义为：

“Accounts Bank” shall have the meaning defined in the Accounts Agreement.

“开户行”与账户协议中所界定意义相同。

“Accounts Agreement” means the Accounts Agreement to be entered into among ABC INC., the Concessionaire and the Accounts Bank on or before the Commencement Date, as amended from time to time.

“账户协议”指即将由ABC有限公司，特许经营公司及“开户行”于生效日或之前签署“账户协议”及随时可能对其原文所做修订。

In relation to the parties hereto, “Adverse Claim” shall have the meaning defined in Section 5.07 (Adverse Claims).

“不得主张”，就本协议签约方而言，与本协议第5.07条中所界定（不利主张）意义相同。

For the purpose of this Agreement, “Affiliate” means any Person which, directly or indirectly, is in control of, is controlled by, or is under common control with, another Person. For the purposes of this definition, “control” of a Person means the power, directly or indirectly, either to (i) vote ten percent (10%) or more of the shares having ordinary voting power for the election of directions of such Person, or (ii) direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether by contract or otherwise.

“关联公司”在本协议中是指被另一家公司直接或间接地，单独或与他人共同控制公司；在定义中，对于一家公司“控制”是指有权直接或间接地（i）以10%或以上普通表决权股投票选举此种公司董事，或者（ii）通过合同方式还是通过其他方式，指导此种公司经营管理及其政策。

“Agreement” shall have the meaning defined in the preamble.

“协议”，其含义与序文中所作界定相同。

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2. Interpretation. Unless the context otherwise requires:

解释。除依上下文可另作其他理解之外，

a. words singular and plural in number shall be deemed to include the other;

a. 单数及复数单词应被视为彼此互相包含；

b. all references to Applicable Law or to a particular Applicable Law includes a reference to any measures amending, supplementing or repealing any relevant Applicable Law from time to time;

所有对于适用法律或某部适用法律之引用应包括对任何相关适用法律时行修订，补充或废止所有措施之引用；

c. all references to any contract or agreement means such contract or agreement and all schedules, appendices, exhibits and attachments thereto as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified and in effect from time to time, and shall include a reference to any document which amends, supplements or replaces it, or is entered into, made or given pursuant to or in accordance with its terms；

所有对于任何合同或协议之引用都指涉该合同或协议及其所有表格，附录，证明及附件之本身及所有有效修订，补充，或以其他方式进行修改，并应包括任何对于该合同或协议进行修订，补充或替代文件，或者根据该合同或协议条款之规定而订立，制作或提供任何文件之引用；

d. the terms “include” and “including” shall be construed as being at all times followed by the words “without limitation” unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, whether or not the words “without limitation” are expressly stated in any particular instance in this Agreement;

无论本协议所列之任何特殊情形下是否有明确“不限于”字样，本协议中“包括”及“包含”二词在任何时候均应被解释为同时带有“不限于”之含义，上下文中明确表示另有其他含义除外；

e. in respect of the performance of the obligation under this Agreement, references to the “Concessionaire” shall be deemed to include the Concessionaire and all of its subcontractors; and

就本协议项下义务之履行而言，对“特许经营公司”引用应被视为包括了特许经营公司本身及其所有分包商；且

f. whenever a Person is required to form an opinion, make a determination or designation, give a notice of approval or consent, incur costs or expenses, request any item or action, exercise a discretion or perform an act under this Agreement, it must be done reasonably under the circumstances in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or their reasonably inferred context and based upon reasonable grounds, and must not be done or refused capriciously or arbitrarily or unduly delayed.

任何时候，当某“人”被要求出具一项意见，做出一项决定或指定，发出一份批准或同意通知，承担成本或费用，请求某项物品或行为，执行某项裁决或履行本协议项下某项义务时，该行为必须根据实际情形或者合理推定情形按本协议条款之规定合理地作出，而不得武断地、不适当地任意妄为或者拒绝作为。

3. Technical Meanings. Words not otherwise defined herein that have well known and generally accepted technical or trade meanings are used herein in accordance with such recognized meanings. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties, all units of measurement shall be stated in the metric unit (SI) system.

技术含义。本协议中具有科技或贸易含义词句，若非另行界定其含义，均按其为大众所认可通常意义使用。除各方另行协议同意之外，本协议中所有度量单位均使用公制度量单位体系。

4. Headings; Section References. Section headings are for convenience of reference only, do not form part of this Agreement, and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect any of the provisions hereof. References to Articles, Sections, Subsections, Paragraphs, the preamble, the Recitals, Schedules, Exhibits and Appendices, unless otherwise indicated, are references to Articles, Sections, Subsections, Paragraphs, the preamble, the Recitals, the Schedules, the Exhibits and Appendices of this Agreement.

标题；章节引用。本协议中章节标题仅为引用之便而设，并不构成本协议之一部分，也不应被视为限制或者以其他方式对本协议之规定发生任何影响。除非明确表示另有所指，本协议中在使用条、节、小节、款、序文、陈述、附表、证明及附件时，所指涉均系本协议之条、节、小节、款、序文、陈述、表、证明及附件。

5. Precedence. In case of express conflict between provisions of the Sections or the Schedules of this Agreement, the order of precedence in construction and interpretation of such provisions shall be as follows:

优先顺序。若本协议各条与各表之规定发生冲突，则解释或阐释本合同之此类规定优先顺序如下：

a. Sections; and

各条；及

b. Schedules.

各附件。

Subject to the foregoing, if any requirements specified in any Section conflict with those of any other Section, or if any requirements specified in any Schedule conflict with any other requirements in such Schedule or in any other exhibit, the more detailed requirements shall prevail. Notwithstanding the above, the provisions of this Agreement, including all Schedules, shall be wherever possible construed as complementary rather than conflicting. All Appendices to Schedules are provided for purposes of clarifying and supplementing the Schedules, and shall not be construed as limiting any of the Concessionaire’s obligations under this Agreement.

在遵循上述优先顺序前提下，若出现某条要求与某附件要求相冲突现象，或者某附件要求与该附件或某证明中其他要求相左，应优先适用表述较为详细要求。但是，应尽量本着相互补充原则而非相互矛盾原则来解释本协议之规定及其所有附件。各附件全部附录均系为澄清或补充说明各该附件之目，而不得被解释为限制了特许经营公司于本协议项下承担义务。

例：

“Person” means

(i) a natural person and any corporation or other entity which is given, or is recognized as having, legal personality by the law of any country or territory; or

(ii) any unincorporated association or unincorporated body of persons, whether formed in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, including a partnership, joint venture or consortium.

本合同所称“人”包括：

（i）自然人、法人、或依照任何法律或领域之法律，享有法人资格之主体。

（ii）在英国或其他地域所组成之非法人组织，例如合伙组织、合资组织、财团组织等等。

例：

“Stock Certificate” includes “stock certificate” and “stock certificates”

“He” includes “he” and she”;

“His” includes “his” and “her”;

“Him” includes “him” and “her”.

本合同所称“股票”，包括单数与复数。

本合同所称“他”，包括“他”与“她”。

本合同所称“他”，包括“他”与“她”。

本合同所称“他（宾馆）”，包括“他（宾格）”与“她（宾格）”。

For the purpose of this Agreement, each of the following terms shall have the following meaning respectively:

就本合同目而言，下列各用语，分别具有下述意义：

In this Agreement, the following words or expressions shall have the meanings given to them respectively below:

本协议内所用词句意义，明确阐述如下：

The following are the definitions of various terms used in this Agreement:

本“协议”使用之术语定义如下：

“Written”, in relation to a notice under this Agreement, includes those sent by telex or fax.

本合同之“书面”通知，包括以电报或传真所为之通知。

“Business Day” means a day on which banks and foreign exchange markets are open for business in the People’s Republic of China and New York.

“营业日”指在中华人民共和国与纽约银行与外汇市场营业之日。

“Property” means property, assets, interests and rights of every description, wherever situated.

“财产”包括财产、资产、利益、权利等，财产之所在地在所不问。

“Expenses” include costs, charges and expenses of every description.

“费用”包括各种形式金钱支出。

“Proceedings” means any proceedings before a court or tribunal (including an arbitration), whether in the Republic of China or elsewhere.

“程序”指在中华人民共和国或其他国家法院所进行任何程序，包括仲裁在内。

“Address” means –

(a) in relation to an individual, his usual residential or business address; and

(b) in relation to a corporation, its registered or principal office in the Republic of China.

“地址”一词---

（a）就自然人而言，指通常之居所或工作场所；

（b）就公司而言，指位于中华人民共和国之注册所在地或主营业地。