Universal #1281

Legacy number: 1281

 Number  1277
 Original  If the direct object is marked in the unitransitive clause, the indirect object will be marked in the bitransitive clause.
 Standardized  IF the direct object is marked in the unitransitive clause, THEN the indirect object will be marked in the bitransitive clause.
 Keywords  bitransitive clause, unitransitive clause, indirect, direct object
 Domain  syntax
 Type  implication
 Status  achronic
 Quality  absolute
 Basis  sample of 107 languages in Blansitt 1973
 Source  Blansitt 1973: 20

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