34 CFR § 101.3 - Use of gender and number.

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title: "34 CFR § 101.3 - Use of gender and number."
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section_name: "Use of gender and number."
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# 101.3 Use of gender and number.

As used in this part, words importing the singular number may extend and be applied to several persons or things, and vice versa. Words importing the masculine gender may be applied to females or organizations.