= Modal subordination
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Modal subordination is a concept in linguistics and philosophy that refers to the relationship between different modalities in a discourse, where one modal expression is contingent upon or dependent on another. In simpler terms, it involves situations where the truth or relevance of one statement (often involving necessity, possibility, obligation, etc.) relies on the context or assumptions established by another statement. It’s often discussed in relation to the use of modal verbs (like "must," "might," "could," etc.
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