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Universal 949:

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Universal 949:

Original
If direct and indirect/non-direct objects can be distinguished paradigmatically, then they can be distinguished syntagmatically as well (but not necessarily the reverse).
Standardized
IF direct and indirect/non-direct objects can be distinguished paradigmatically, THEN they can be distinguished syntagmatically as well, but not vice versa.
Keywords
grammatical relations, object, indirect, non-direct, direct
Domain
inflection, syntax
Type
implication
Status
achronic
Quality
absolute
Basis
languages in Plank 1987
Source
Plank 1987: 47
Counterexamples

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  1. FP
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    1. May 2020

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