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Universal 48:

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Universal 48:

Original
The noun phrase (NP) internal distribution of case between head noun and any agreeing constituents is determined by dominance relations defined on X-bar structures, not by linear order, contiguity of constituents, or control by the head noun.
Standardized
The noun phrase (NP) internal distribution of case between head noun and any agreeing constituents is determined by dominance relations defined on X-bar structures, not by linear order, contiguity of constituents, or control by the head noun.
Keywords
NP, noun, agreement, X-bar structure, order, case
Domain
inflection, syntax
Type
unconditional
Status
achronic
Quality
absolute
Basis
?
Source
Babby 1988: 300, Plank 1991c: 536 (review)
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  1. FP
    FP
    1. May 2020

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