Universal 1192:

Universal 1192:

Original

If the head of a restrictive relative clause does not function as the subject of the restricting clause then that subject must refer independently of the head.

Standardized

IF the head of a restrictive relative clause does not function as the subject of the restricting clause, THEN that subject must refer independently of the head.

Keywords

restrictive relative clause, subject, head

Domain

syntax

Type

no genuine implication; rather: provided that

Status

achronic

Quality

absolute?

Basis

languages in Keenan 1974

Source

Keenan 1974: 304

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