Meaning of 'also' clarifies inclusion and scope in statutory and contractual interpretation, affecting conjunctive reading. The term 'also' functions as an inclusive connective that can extend meaning beyond mere enumeration and may approximate the effect of 'and'; Black's Law Dictionary lists senses such as 'besides, as well, in addition, likewise,' demonstrating that context may make 'also' import inclusionary or conjunctive implications in statutory or contractual construction.