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The definitions and interpretation clause should include all of the individual defined terms that are included in an agreement and all of the provisions that are to apply to the general interpretation of an agreement and, if necessary, of certain phrases used with it. The defined terms and the interpretation provisions will normally be set out in two separate sub-clauses. The definitions and interpretation clause will usually be found at the beginning of an agreement and the terms will be set out in alphabetical order for ease of reference.

The purpose of defining terms is to avoid:

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    repetition within the main body of an agreement,

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