18 CFR 1.102

§ 1.102 Words denoting number, gender and so forth.

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In determining the meaning of any provision of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: (a) The singular includes the plural; (b) The plural includes the singular; (c) The present tense includes the future tense; and (d) Words of one gender include the other gender.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.